How to pronounce phrasings
Say it like FRAY-zingz. Phrasings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY).
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- FRAY
- zingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phrasings 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.
- zingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phrasings
American and British speakers say phrasings in essentially the same way: /ˈfreɪzɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈfreɪzɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAY-zingz.
What does phrasings mean?
- plural of phrasing How to pronounce phrasing
Questions about saying phrasings
How do you pronounce phrasings?
Say FRAY-zingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfreɪzɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈfreɪzɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phrasings?
Phrasings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY). Broken into parts: FRAY · zingz.
Do Americans and Brits say phrasings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfreɪzɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈfreɪzɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.