How to pronounce plaguing
Say it like PLAY-ghing. Plaguing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpleɪɡɪŋ/PLAY-ghing
UK British/ˈpleɪɡɪŋ/PLAY-ghing
- PLAY
- ghing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plaguing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ghingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plaguing
American and British speakers say plaguing in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪɡɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpleɪɡɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-ghing.
What does plaguing mean?
Questions about saying plaguing
How do you pronounce plaguing?
Say PLAY-ghing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪɡɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪɡɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plaguing?
Plaguing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · ghing.
Do Americans and Brits say plaguing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪɡɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪɡɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.