How to pronounce racing
Say it like RAY-sing. Racing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Racing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of racing
American and British speakers say racing in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈreɪsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-sing.
What does racing mean?
- the sport of engaging in contests of speed
Where does racing come from?
By surface analysis, race + -ing.
Words that rhyme with racing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of racing.
Questions about saying racing
How do you pronounce racing?
Say RAY-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈreɪsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in racing?
Racing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say racing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈreɪsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.