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