How to pronounce studying
Say it like STUHD-ee-ing. Studying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHD).
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- STUHD
- ee
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Studying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of studying
American and British speakers say studying in essentially the same way: /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUHD-ee-ing.
What does studying mean?
- reading carefully with intent to remember
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying studying
How do you pronounce studying?
Say STUHD-ee-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in studying?
Studying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHD). Broken into parts: STUHD · ee · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say studying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.