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