How to pronounce messaging
Say it like MES-ih-jing. Messaging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MES).
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- MES
- ih
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Messaging pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of messaging
American and British speakers say messaging in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MES-ih-jing.
What does messaging mean?
- the sending and processing of e-mail by computer
Where does messaging come from?
From message + -ing.
Questions about saying messaging
How do you pronounce messaging?
Say MES-ih-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in messaging?
Messaging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MES). Broken into parts: MES · ih · jing.
Do Americans and Brits say messaging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.