How to pronounce rehearsing
Say it like rih-HUR-sing. Rehearsing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HUR).
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- rih
- HUR
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rehearsing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rehearsing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-HUR-sing.
What does rehearsing mean?
Words that rhyme with rehearsing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rehearsing.
Questions about saying rehearsing
How do you pronounce rehearsing?
Say rih-HUR-sing. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈhɝsɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈhɜːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rehearsing?
Rehearsing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HUR). Broken into parts: rih · HUR · sing.
Is rehearsing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈhɜːsɪŋ/ (rih-HUR-sing).