How to pronounce socializing
Say it like SOH-shuh-ly-zing. Socializing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- shuh
- ly
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Socializing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyGive this part a little weight. 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 socializing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-shuh-ly-zing.
What does socializing mean?
- present participle and gerund of socialize How to pronounce socialize
- The act of one who socializes.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- socialization
- socialising
Questions about saying socializing
How do you pronounce socializing?
Say SOH-shuh-ly-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊʃəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊʃəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in socializing?
Socializing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · shuh · ly · zing.
Is socializing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsəʊʃəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ (SOH-shuh-ly-zing).