How to pronounce rousing
Say it like ROW-zing. Rousing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROW).
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- ROW
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rousing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rousing
American and British speakers say rousing in essentially the same way: /ˈraʊzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈraʊzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROW-zing.
What does rousing mean?
- That rouses or excites.“rousing music”
- The act by which somebody or something is roused.
- present participle and gerund of rouse How to pronounce rouse
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with rousing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rousing.
Questions about saying rousing
How do you pronounce rousing?
Say ROW-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈraʊzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈraʊzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rousing?
Rousing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROW). Broken into parts: ROW · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say rousing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraʊzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈraʊzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.