How to pronounce gesturing
Say it like JES-chuh-ring. Gesturing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JES).
- JES
- chuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gesturing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gesturing
American and British speakers say gesturing in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛstʃərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛstʃərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JES-chuh-ring.
What does gesturing mean?
Questions about saying gesturing
How do you pronounce gesturing?
Say JES-chuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛstʃərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛstʃərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gesturing?
Gesturing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JES). Broken into parts: JES · chuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say gesturing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛstʃərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛstʃərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.