How to pronounce mushrooming
Say it like MUHSH-ruum-ing. Mushrooming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHSH).
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- MUHSH
- ruum
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mushrooming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ruumGive this part a little weight. 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 mushrooming
American and British speakers say mushrooming in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌˌʃrʊmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmʌˌʃrʊmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHSH-ruum-ing.
What does mushrooming mean?
- The act of gathering mushrooms.
- Rapid or explosive growth.
- The formation of a mushroom-like shape.
- present participle and gerund of mushroom How to pronounce mushroom
Questions about saying mushrooming
How do you pronounce mushrooming?
Say MUHSH-ruum-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌˌʃrʊmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌˌʃrʊmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mushrooming?
Mushrooming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHSH). Broken into parts: MUHSH · ruum · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say mushrooming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌˌʃrʊmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmʌˌʃrʊmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.