How to pronounce representing
Say it like rep-rih-ZEN-ting. Representing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZEN).
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- rep
- rih
- ZEN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Representing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- repGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of representing
American and British speakers say representing in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rep-rih-ZEN-ting.
What does representing mean?
- present participle and gerund of represent How to pronounce represent
- An act of representation.
Words that rhyme with representing
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Questions about saying representing
How do you pronounce representing?
Say rep-rih-ZEN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in representing?
Representing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZEN). Broken into parts: rep · rih · ZEN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say representing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.