How to pronounce sketching
Say it like SKECH-ing. Sketching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKECH).
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- SKECH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sketching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sketching
American and British speakers say sketching in essentially the same way: /ˈskɛtʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈskɛtʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKECH-ing.
What does sketching mean?
- present participle and gerund of sketch How to pronounce sketch
- Something drawn briefly and basically; a sketch.
Words that rhyme with sketching
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sketching.
Questions about saying sketching
How do you pronounce sketching?
Say SKECH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɛtʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskɛtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sketching?
Sketching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKECH). Broken into parts: SKECH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say sketching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɛtʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈskɛtʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.