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