How to pronounce oozing
Say it like OO-zing. Oozing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO).
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- OO
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oozing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of oozing
American and British speakers say oozing in essentially the same way: /ˈuzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈuːzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: OO-zing.
What does oozing mean?
- present participle and gerund of ooze How to pronounce ooze
- Something that oozes; a seepage.
- Synonym of stringing (“defect in 3D printing”).
Words that rhyme with oozing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oozing.
Questions about saying oozing
How do you pronounce oozing?
Say OO-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈuzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈuːzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oozing?
Oozing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO). Broken into parts: OO · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say oozing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈuzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈuːzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.