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