How to pronounce polishing
Say it like POL-ih-shing. Polishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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- POL
- ih
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polishing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of polishing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ih-shing.
What does polishing mean?
- present participle and gerund of polish How to pronounce polish
- verbal noun of polish: the action whereby something is polished. How to pronounce polish
- An extract of partially milled rice.
- That makes shiny or smooth.
- That refines.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying polishing
How do you pronounce polishing?
Say POL-ih-shing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑlɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒlɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polishing?
Polishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · ih · shing.
Is polishing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒlɪʃɪŋ/ (POL-ih-shing).