How to pronounce searching
Say it like SUR-ching. Searching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- ching
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Searching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- chingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of searching
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-ching.
What does searching mean?
- diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation“a probing inquiry”“a searching investigation of their past dealings”
- having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect“searching insights”“trenchant criticism”
- exploring thoroughly
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Questions about saying searching
How do you pronounce searching?
Say SUR-ching. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝtʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in searching?
Searching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · ching.
Is searching pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɜːtʃɪŋ/ (SUR-ching).