How to pronounce presenting
Say it like prih-ZEN-ting. Presenting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEN).
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- prih
- ZEN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presenting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of presenting
American and British speakers say presenting in essentially the same way: /prɪˈzɛntɪŋ/ in the US and /prɪˈzɛntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-ZEN-ting.
What does presenting mean?
- present participle and gerund of present How to pronounce present
Words that rhyme with presenting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of presenting.
Questions about saying presenting
How do you pronounce presenting?
Say prih-ZEN-ting. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈzɛntɪŋ/. In British English it is /prɪˈzɛntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presenting?
Presenting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEN). Broken into parts: prih · ZEN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say presenting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈzɛntɪŋ/ and the British form is /prɪˈzɛntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.