How to pronounce presaging
Say it like PRES-ih-jing. Presaging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRES).
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- PRES
- ih
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presaging pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of presaging
American and British speakers say presaging in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛsɪdʒɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈprɛsɪdʒɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRES-ih-jing.
What does presaging mean?
- present participle and gerund of presage How to pronounce presage
- A premonition or prognostication.“My presagings of his downfall soon proved accurate.”
Questions about saying presaging
How do you pronounce presaging?
Say PRES-ih-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛsɪdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈprɛsɪdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presaging?
Presaging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRES). Broken into parts: PRES · ih · jing.
Do Americans and Brits say presaging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛsɪdʒɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈprɛsɪdʒɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.