How to pronounce rejoicing
Say it like rih-JOY-sing. Rejoicing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOY).
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- rih
- JOY
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rejoicing 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.
- JOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rejoicing
American and British speakers say rejoicing in essentially the same way: /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-JOY-sing.
What does rejoicing mean?
- present participle and gerund of rejoice How to pronounce rejoice
- An act of showing joy.“There was much rejoicing when the good news finally arrived.”
Words that rhyme with rejoicing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rejoicing.
Questions about saying rejoicing
How do you pronounce rejoicing?
Say rih-JOY-sing. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rejoicing?
Rejoicing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOY). Broken into parts: rih · JOY · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say rejoicing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.