How to pronounce pissing
Say it like PIS-ing. Pissing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIS).
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- PIS
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pissing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pissing
American and British speakers say pissing in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪˌsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpɪsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIS-ing.
What does pissing mean?
- informal terms for urination“he took a pee”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with pissing
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Questions about saying pissing
How do you pronounce pissing?
Say PIS-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪˌsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pissing?
Pissing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIS). Broken into parts: PIS · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say pissing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪˌsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpɪsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.