How to pronounce perfuming
Say it like per-FYOO-ming. Perfuming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
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- per
- FYOO
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perfuming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of perfuming
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-FYOO-ming.
What does perfuming mean?
- present participle and gerund of perfume How to pronounce perfume
Words that rhyme with perfuming
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Questions about saying perfuming
How do you pronounce perfuming?
Say per-FYOO-ming. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈfjumɪŋ/. In British English it is /pəˈfjuːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perfuming?
Perfuming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: per · FYOO · ming.
Is perfuming pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pəˈfjuːmɪŋ/ (puh-FYOO-ming).