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