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