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