How to pronounce pausing
Say it like PAW-zing. Pausing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAW).
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US American/ˈpɔzɪŋ/PAW-zing
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- PAW
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pausing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does pausing mean?
Questions about saying pausing
How do you pronounce pausing?
Say PAW-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pausing?
Pausing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAW). Broken into parts: PAW · zing.