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