How to pronounce hoisting
Say it like HOY-sting. Hoisting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOY).
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- HOY
- sting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoisting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- stingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hoisting
American and British speakers say hoisting in essentially the same way: /ˈhɔɪstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhɔɪstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOY-sting.
What does hoisting mean?
- The act by which something is hoisted.
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- present participle and gerund of hoist How to pronounce hoist
Questions about saying hoisting
How do you pronounce hoisting?
Say HOY-sting. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔɪstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɔɪstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoisting?
Hoisting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOY). Broken into parts: HOY · sting.
Do Americans and Brits say hoisting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɔɪstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhɔɪstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.