How to pronounce pacing
Say it like PAY-sing. Pacing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pacing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pacing
American and British speakers say pacing in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-sing.
What does pacing mean?
- present participle and gerund of pace How to pronounce pace
- The act of moving in paces, or their arrangement or timing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with pacing
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Questions about saying pacing
How do you pronounce pacing?
Say PAY-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pacing?
Pacing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say pacing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.