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