How to pronounce previewing
Say it like PREE-vyoo-ing. Previewing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
- PREE
- vyoo
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Previewing 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.
- vyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of previewing
American and British speakers say previewing in essentially the same way: /ˈpriˌvjuɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpriːˌvjuːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREE-vyoo-ing.
What does previewing mean?
- present participle and gerund of preview How to pronounce preview
Questions about saying previewing
How do you pronounce previewing?
Say PREE-vyoo-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpriˌvjuɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpriːˌvjuːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in previewing?
Previewing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · vyoo · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say previewing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpriˌvjuɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpriːˌvjuːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.