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