How to pronounce reversing
Say it like rih-VUR-sing. Reversing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- rih
- VUR
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reversing 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.
- VURSay 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 reversing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-VUR-sing.
What does reversing mean?
Words that rhyme with reversing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reversing.
Questions about saying reversing
How do you pronounce reversing?
Say rih-VUR-sing. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈvɝsɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈvɜːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reversing?
Reversing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: rih · VUR · sing.
Is reversing 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 /rɪˈvɜːsɪŋ/ (rih-VUR-sing).