How to pronounce songwriting
Say it like SAWNG-ry-ting. Songwriting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWNG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce songwriting. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SAWNG
- ry
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Songwriting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of songwriting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SONG-ry-ting.
What does songwriting mean?
- The work of a songwriter.
Where does songwriting come from?
From song + writing.
Questions about saying songwriting
How do you pronounce songwriting?
Say SAWNG-ry-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔŋˌraɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɒŋˌraɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in songwriting?
Songwriting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWNG). Broken into parts: SAWNG · ry · ting.
Is songwriting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsɒŋˌraɪtɪŋ/ (SONG-ry-ting).