How to pronounce stretching
Say it like STRECH-ing. Stretching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRECH).
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- STRECH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stretching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRECHSay 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 stretching
American and British speakers say stretching in essentially the same way: /ˈstrɛtʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstrɛtʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRECH-ing.
What does stretching mean?
- act of expanding by lengthening or widening
- exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
Where does stretching come from?
From Middle English strecching, strecchinge, equivalent to stretch + -ing.
Words that rhyme with stretching
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stretching.
Questions about saying stretching
How do you pronounce stretching?
Say STRECH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɛtʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstrɛtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stretching?
Stretching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRECH). Broken into parts: STRECH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say stretching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrɛtʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstrɛtʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.