How to pronounce rummaging
Say it like RUHM-ih-jing. Rummaging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHM).
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- RUHM
- ih
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rummaging pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rummaging
American and British speakers say rummaging in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌmɪdʒɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrʌmɪdʒɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHM-ih-jing.
What does rummaging mean?
- present participle and gerund of rummage How to pronounce rummage
- The act of one who rummages.
Questions about saying rummaging
How do you pronounce rummaging?
Say RUHM-ih-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌmɪdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrʌmɪdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rummaging?
Rummaging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHM). Broken into parts: RUHM · ih · jing.
Do Americans and Brits say rummaging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌmɪdʒɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrʌmɪdʒɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.