How to pronounce perspiring
Say it like per-SPY-ring. Perspiring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPY).
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- per
- SPY
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perspiring 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.
- SPYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of perspiring
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SPY-ring.
What does perspiring mean?
- Producing perspiration; sweating.
- The act of producing perspiration.
- present participle and gerund of perspire How to pronounce perspire
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Words that rhyme with perspiring
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Questions about saying perspiring
How do you pronounce perspiring?
Say per-SPY-ring. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈspaɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /pəˈspaɪrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perspiring?
Perspiring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPY). Broken into parts: per · SPY · ring.
Is perspiring 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 /pəˈspaɪrɪŋ/ (puh-SPY-ring).