How to pronounce lasting
Say it like LAS-ting. Lasting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAS).
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- LAS
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lasting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lasting
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: LAH-sting.
What does lasting mean?
- continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place“permanent secretary to the president”“permanent address”
- existing for a long time“hopes for a durable peace”“a long-lasting friendship”
- retained; not shed“persistent leaves remain attached past maturity”“the persistent gills of fishes”
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Words that rhyme with lasting
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Questions about saying lasting
How do you pronounce lasting?
Say LAS-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɑːstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lasting?
Lasting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAS). Broken into parts: LAS · ting.
Is lasting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈlɑːstɪŋ/ (LAH-sting).