How to pronounce rising
Say it like RY-zing. Rising has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rising pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rising
American and British speakers say rising in essentially the same way: /ˈraɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈraɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RY-zing.
What does rising mean?
- advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status“a rising trend”“a rising market”
- sloping upward
- coming to maturity“the rising generation”
- a movement upward“they cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon”
- organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
Where does rising come from?
By surface analysis, rise + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with rising
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rising.
Questions about saying rising
How do you pronounce rising?
Say RY-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈraɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rising?
Rising has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say rising the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈraɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.