How to pronounce gossiping
Say it like GOS-ih-ping. Gossiping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOS).
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- GOS
- ih
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gossiping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gossiping
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOS-ih-ping.
What does gossiping mean?
- present participle and gerund of gossip How to pronounce gossip
- The act of passing gossip; communication about other people's private business.
Questions about saying gossiping
How do you pronounce gossiping?
Say GOS-ih-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑsɪpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒsɪpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gossiping?
Gossiping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOS). Broken into parts: GOS · ih · ping.
Is gossiping pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɡɒsɪpɪŋ/ (GOS-ih-ping).