How to pronounce scrutinizing
Say it like SKROO-tuh-ny-zing. Scrutinizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKROO).
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- SKROO
- tuh
- ny
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrutinizing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyGive this part a little weight. 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 scrutinizing
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SKROO-tuh-ny-zing.
What does scrutinizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of scrutinize How to pronounce scrutinize
Questions about saying scrutinizing
How do you pronounce scrutinizing?
Say SKROO-tuh-ny-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈskrutəˌnaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskruːtəˌnaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrutinizing?
Scrutinizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKROO). Broken into parts: SKROO · tuh · ny · zing.
Is scrutinizing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈskruːtəˌnaɪzɪŋ/ (SKROO-tuh-ny-zing).