How to pronounce proposing
Say it like pruh-POH-zing. Proposing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
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- pruh
- POH
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proposing 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.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of proposing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pruh-POH-zing.
What does proposing mean?
- present participle and gerund of propose How to pronounce propose
Words that rhyme with proposing
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Questions about saying proposing
How do you pronounce proposing?
Say pruh-POH-zing. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpoʊzɪŋ/. In British English it is /prəˈpəʊzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proposing?
Proposing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: pruh · POH · zing.
Is proposing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /prəˈpəʊzɪŋ/ (pruh-POH-zing).