How to pronounce slashing
Say it like SLASH-ing. Slashing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLASH).
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- SLASH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slashing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of slashing
American and British speakers say slashing in essentially the same way: /ˈslæʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈslæʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLASH-ing.
What does slashing mean?
- present participle and gerund of slash How to pronounce slash
- The action of something that slashes.“The criminal gang carried out razor slashings on their enemies.”
- slash (woody debris)
- The penalty called for using the stick to slash an opposing player.
- Powerfully excellent.
Where does slashing come from?
From slash + -ing.
Words that rhyme with slashing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slashing.
Questions about saying slashing
How do you pronounce slashing?
Say SLASH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈslæʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈslæʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slashing?
Slashing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLASH). Broken into parts: SLASH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say slashing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslæʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈslæʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.