How to pronounce reminiscing
Say it like rem-uh-NIS-ing. Reminiscing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIS).
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- rem
- uh
- NIS
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reminiscing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- remGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reminiscing
American and British speakers say reminiscing in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛməˈnɪsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌrɛməˈnɪsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rem-uh-NIS-ing.
What does reminiscing mean?
- A reminiscence.“the reminiscings of an old farmer”
- present participle and gerund of reminisce How to pronounce reminisce
Words that rhyme with reminiscing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reminiscing.
Questions about saying reminiscing
How do you pronounce reminiscing?
Say rem-uh-NIS-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛməˈnɪsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌrɛməˈnɪsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reminiscing?
Reminiscing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIS). Broken into parts: rem · uh · NIS · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say reminiscing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛməˈnɪsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌrɛməˈnɪsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.