How to pronounce securing
Say it like sih-KYUUR-ing. Securing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYUUR).
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- sih
- KYUUR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Securing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of securing
American and British speakers say securing in essentially the same way: /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/ in the US and /səˈkjʊərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-KYOOR-ring.
What does securing mean?
- present participle and gerund of secure How to pronounce secure
Words that rhyme with securing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of securing.
Questions about saying securing
How do you pronounce securing?
Say sih-KYUUR-ing. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/. In British English it is /səˈkjʊərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in securing?
Securing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYUUR). Broken into parts: sih · KYUUR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say securing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/ and the British form is /səˈkjʊərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.