How to pronounce mortgaging
Say it like MOR-ghih-jing. Mortgaging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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- MOR
- ghih
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mortgaging pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ghihKeep 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 mortgaging
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAW-ghih-jing.
What does mortgaging mean?
- The act by which something is mortgaged.
- present participle and gerund of mortgage How to pronounce mortgage
Where does mortgaging come from?
From mortgage + -ing.
Questions about saying mortgaging
How do you pronounce mortgaging?
Say MOR-ghih-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrɡɪdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːɡɪdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mortgaging?
Mortgaging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · ghih · jing.
Is mortgaging 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 /ˈmɔːɡɪdʒɪŋ/ (MAW-ghih-jing).