How to pronounce prizing
Say it like PRY-zing. Prizing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY).
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- PRY
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prizing 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 prizing
American and British speakers say prizing in essentially the same way: /ˈpraɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpraɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRY-zing.
What does prizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of prize How to pronounce prize
- The act or state of prizing something, valuing it highly.
Words that rhyme with prizing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prizing.
Questions about saying prizing
How do you pronounce prizing?
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 prizing?
Prizing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY). Broken into parts: PRY · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say prizing 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.