How to pronounce gnashing
Say it like NASH-ing. Gnashing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NASH).
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- NASH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gnashing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gnashing
American and British speakers say gnashing in essentially the same way: /ˈnæʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈnæʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NASH-ing.
What does gnashing mean?
- The action of something that is gnashed.
- present participle and gerund of gnash How to pronounce gnash
Words that rhyme with gnashing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gnashing.
Questions about saying gnashing
How do you pronounce gnashing?
Say NASH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnæʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gnashing?
Gnashing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NASH). Broken into parts: NASH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say gnashing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnæʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈnæʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.