How to pronounce pasting
Say it like PAY-sting. Pasting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- sting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pasting 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.
- stingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pasting
American and British speakers say pasting in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpeɪstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAY-sting.
What does pasting mean?
- The act of applying paste to something, or affixing something using paste.
- A defeat; a beating.
- present participle and gerund of paste How to pronounce paste
Words that rhyme with pasting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pasting.
Questions about saying pasting
How do you pronounce pasting?
Say PAY-sting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pasting?
Pasting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · sting.
Do Americans and Brits say pasting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.