How to pronounce hazing
Say it like HAY-zing. Hazing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY).
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- HAY
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hazing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYSay 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 hazing
American and British speakers say hazing in essentially the same way: /ˈheɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈheɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAY-zing.
What does hazing mean?
- An initiation or behavior that involves humiliation, harassment or abuse, particularly in universities and in the military.
- present participle and gerund of haze How to pronounce haze
Words that rhyme with hazing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hazing.
Questions about saying hazing
How do you pronounce hazing?
Say HAY-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈheɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hazing?
Hazing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY). Broken into parts: HAY · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say hazing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈheɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈheɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.