How to pronounce singeing
Say it like SIN-jing. Singeing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Singeing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of singeing
American and British speakers say singeing in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪndʒɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsɪndʒɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIN-jing.
What does singeing mean?
- present participle and gerund of singe How to pronounce singe
- The act or process of slightly burning.
- A singe; a slight burn.
Where does singeing come from?
From Middle English *sengynge, sengeand, from Old English *senġende, *senċġende, *sænċġende, from Proto-West Germanic *sangijandī, present participle of *sangijan (“to singe”), equivalent to singe + -ing.
Words that rhyme with singeing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of singeing.
Questions about saying singeing
How do you pronounce singeing?
Say SIN-jing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪndʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪndʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in singeing?
Singeing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · jing.
Do Americans and Brits say singeing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪndʒɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsɪndʒɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.