How to pronounce journeying
Say it like JUR-nee-ing. Journeying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR).
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- JUR
- nee
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Journeying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of journeying
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUR-nee-ing.
What does journeying mean?
Where does journeying come from?
From Middle English journeyinge; equivalent to journey + -ing.
Questions about saying journeying
How do you pronounce journeying?
Say JUR-nee-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɝniɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɜːniɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in journeying?
Journeying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR). Broken into parts: JUR · nee · ing.
Is journeying pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒɜːniɪŋ/ (JUR-nee-ing).