How to pronounce phrasing
Say it like FRAY-zing. Phrasing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY).
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- FRAY
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phrasing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phrasing
American and British speakers say phrasing in essentially the same way: /ˈfreɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfreɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAY-zing.
What does phrasing mean?
- present participle and gerund of phrase How to pronounce phrase
- The way a statement is put together, particularly in matters of style and word choice.
- The way the musical phrases are put together in a composition or in its interpretation, with changes in tempo, volume, or emphasizing one or more instruments over others.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with phrasing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phrasing.
Questions about saying phrasing
How do you pronounce phrasing?
Say FRAY-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfreɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfreɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phrasing?
Phrasing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY). Broken into parts: FRAY · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say phrasing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfreɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfreɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.