How to pronounce reasoning
Say it like REE-zuh-ning. Reasoning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
- REE
- zuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reasoning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reasoning
American and British speakers say reasoning in essentially the same way: /ˈrizənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈriːzənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-zuh-ning.
What does reasoning mean?
- thinking that is coherent and logical
- endowed with the capacity to reason
Words that rhyme with reasoning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reasoning.
Questions about saying reasoning
How do you pronounce reasoning?
Say REE-zuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈrizənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈriːzənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reasoning?
Reasoning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · zuh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say reasoning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrizənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈriːzənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.