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