How to pronounce merging
Say it like MUR-jing. Merging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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- MUR
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Merging pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of merging
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-jing.
What does merging mean?
- present participle and gerund of merge How to pronounce merge
- The act, or the result, of being merged.
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Words that rhyme with merging
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Questions about saying merging
How do you pronounce merging?
Say MUR-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in merging?
Merging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · jing.
Is merging pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɜːdʒɪŋ/ (MUR-jing).