How to pronounce razing
Say it like RAY-zing. Razing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Razing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of razing
American and British speakers say razing in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈreɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-zing.
What does razing mean?
- present participle and gerund of raze How to pronounce raze
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Words that rhyme with razing
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Questions about saying razing
How do you pronounce razing?
Say RAY-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈreɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in razing?
Razing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say razing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈreɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as razing?
Razing sounds the same as raising in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.