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