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