How to pronounce sheathing
Say it like SHEE-thing. Sheathing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEE).
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- SHEE
- thing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sheathing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- thingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sheathing
American and British speakers say sheathing in essentially the same way: /ˈʃiðɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʃiːðɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEE-thing.
What does sheathing mean?
- Something that wraps around or surrounds something, as a sheath encases its blade.
- present participle and gerund of sheathe How to pronounce sheathe
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sheathing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sheathing.
Questions about saying sheathing
How do you pronounce sheathing?
Say SHEE-thing. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃiðɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃiːðɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sheathing?
Sheathing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEE). Broken into parts: SHEE · thing.
Do Americans and Brits say sheathing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃiðɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʃiːðɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.