How to pronounce pronouncing
Say it like pruh-NOWN-sing. Pronouncing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWN).
- pruh
- NOWN
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pronouncing 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.
- NOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pronouncing
American and British speakers say pronouncing in essentially the same way: /prəˈnaʊnsɪŋ/ in the US and /prəˈnaʊnsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-NOWN-sing.
What does pronouncing mean?
- present participle and gerund of pronounce How to pronounce pronounce
- An utterance; a pronouncement.
Words that rhyme with pronouncing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pronouncing.
Questions about saying pronouncing
How do you pronounce pronouncing?
Say pruh-NOWN-sing. The American pronunciation is /prəˈnaʊnsɪŋ/. In British English it is /prəˈnaʊnsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pronouncing?
Pronouncing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWN). Broken into parts: pruh · NOWN · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say pronouncing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈnaʊnsɪŋ/ and the British form is /prəˈnaʊnsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.