How to pronounce researching
Say it like ree-SUR-ching. Researching has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- ree
- SUR
- ching
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Researching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- chingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of researching
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-SUR-ching.
What does researching mean?
- present participle and gerund of research How to pronounce research
- The act of carrying out research.
Questions about saying researching
How do you pronounce researching?
Say ree-SUR-ching. The American pronunciation is /riˈsɝtʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈsɜːtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in researching?
Researching has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: ree · SUR · ching.
Is researching 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 /riˈsɜːtʃɪŋ/ (ree-SUR-ching).