How to pronounce poisoning
Say it like POY-zuh-ning. Poisoning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POY).
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- POY
- zuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poisoning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of poisoning
American and British speakers say poisoning in essentially the same way: /ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: POY-zuh-ning.
What does poisoning mean?
- the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
- the act of giving poison to a person or animal with the intent to kill
Where does poisoning come from?
By surface analysis, poison + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying poisoning
How do you pronounce poisoning?
Say POY-zuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poisoning?
Poisoning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POY). Broken into parts: POY · zuh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say poisoning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.