How to pronounce preaching
Say it like PREE-ching. Preaching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
- PREE
- ching
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preaching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- chingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of preaching
American and British speakers say preaching in essentially the same way: /ˈpritʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpriːtʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREE-ching.
What does preaching mean?
- present participle and gerund of preach How to pronounce preach
- The act of delivering a sermon or similar moral instruction.
Where does preaching come from?
Inherited from Middle English prechynge.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with preaching
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preaching.
Questions about saying preaching
How do you pronounce preaching?
Say PREE-ching. The American pronunciation is /ˈpritʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpriːtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preaching?
Preaching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · ching.
Do Americans and Brits say preaching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpritʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpriːtʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.