How to pronounce sizing
Say it like SY-zing. Sizing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sizing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sizing
American and British speakers say sizing in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsaɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-zing.
What does sizing mean?
- A gelatinous glue for glazing or sizing canvas, paper, plaster or wood; often made from animal skins.
- Paste.
- A weak glue used in various trades; size.
- present participle and gerund of size How to pronounce size
Words that rhyme with sizing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sizing.
Questions about saying sizing
How do you pronounce sizing?
Say SY-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sizing?
Sizing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say sizing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.