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