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