How to pronounce maturing
Say it like muh-CHUUR-ing. Maturing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHUUR).
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- muh
- CHUUR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maturing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- CHUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of maturing
American and British speakers say maturing in essentially the same way: /məˈtʃʊrɪŋ/ in the US and /məˈtʃʊrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-CHUUR-ing.
What does maturing mean?
- present participle and gerund of mature How to pronounce mature
Words that rhyme with maturing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maturing.
Questions about saying maturing
How do you pronounce maturing?
Say muh-CHUUR-ing. The American pronunciation is /məˈtʃʊrɪŋ/. In British English it is /məˈtʃʊrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maturing?
Maturing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHUUR). Broken into parts: muh · CHUUR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say maturing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈtʃʊrɪŋ/ and the British form is /məˈtʃʊrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.