How to pronounce presuming
Say it like prih-ZOO-ming. Presuming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOO).
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- prih
- ZOO
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presuming 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.
- ZOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of presuming
American and British speakers say presuming in essentially the same way: /prɪˈzumɪŋ/ in the US and /prɪˈzuːmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-ZOO-ming.
What does presuming mean?
- present participle and gerund of presume How to pronounce presume
- confidently or arrogantly overstepping reasonable bounds.
Words that rhyme with presuming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of presuming.
Questions about saying presuming
How do you pronounce presuming?
Say prih-ZOO-ming. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈzumɪŋ/. In British English it is /prɪˈzuːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presuming?
Presuming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOO). Broken into parts: prih · ZOO · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say presuming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈzumɪŋ/ and the British form is /prɪˈzuːmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.