How to pronounce serging
Say it like SUR-jing. Serging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
- SUR
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serging 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.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of serging
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-jing.
What does serging mean?
- present participle and gerund of serge How to pronounce serge
- The process of finishing the edge of a fabric with an overlock stitch, especially using a serger.
Words that rhyme with serging
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Words that sound like serging
Questions about saying serging
How do you pronounce serging?
Say SUR-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in serging?
Serging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · jing.
Is serging 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 /ˈsɜːdʒɪŋ/ (SUR-jing).
What words sound the same as serging?
Serging sounds the same as surging in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.