How to pronounce sconcing
Say it like SKON-sing. Sconcing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKON).
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US American/ˈskɑnsɪŋ/SKON-sing
UK British/ˈskɒnsɪŋ/SKON-sing
- SKON
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sconcing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sconcing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SKON-sing.
What does sconcing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of sconce How to pronounce sconce
- The activity of sconcing in general, as part of a meal or drinking game (commonly associated with crewdates; very similar to fining at Cambridge University).
- Uncommon form of sconce, as part of a meal or drinking game. How to pronounce sconce
Questions about saying sconcing
How do you pronounce sconcing?
Say SKON-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɑnsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskɒnsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sconcing?
Sconcing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKON). Broken into parts: SKON · sing.
Is sconcing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈskɒnsɪŋ/ (SKON-sing).