How to pronounce glazing
Say it like GLAY-zing. Glazing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAY).
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- GLAY
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glazing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of glazing
American and British speakers say glazing in essentially the same way: /ˈɡleɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡleɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLAY-zing.
What does glazing mean?
- present participle and gerund of glaze How to pronounce glaze
- The act or process of glazing or an instance thereof.
- The material used in such act or process; glaze.“Before new glazier's putty can be applied, the various bits of old glazing must be scraped off.”
- The part of a window or wall made of glass or another transparent material.
Where does glazing come from?
Inherited from Middle English glasynge; equivalent to glaze + -ing.
Words that rhyme with glazing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glazing.
Questions about saying glazing
How do you pronounce glazing?
Say GLAY-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡleɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡleɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glazing?
Glazing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAY). Broken into parts: GLAY · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say glazing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡleɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡleɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.