How to pronounce increasing
Say it like in-KREE-sing. Increasing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREE).
- in
- KREE
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Increasing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KREESay 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 increasing
American and British speakers say increasing in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈkrisɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-KREE-sing.
What does increasing mean?
- On the increase.“steadily increasing demand”
- present participle and gerund of increase How to pronounce increase
- An increase.
Where does increasing come from?
From increase + -ing (participial suffix).
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with increasing
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Questions about saying increasing
How do you pronounce increasing?
Say in-KREE-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈkrisɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in increasing?
Increasing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREE). Broken into parts: in · KREE · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say increasing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈkrisɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.