How to pronounce sunbathing
Say it like SUHN-bay-thing. Sunbathing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
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- SUHN
- bay
- thing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunbathing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- thingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sunbathing
American and British speakers say sunbathing in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌnˌbeɪðɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsʌnˌbeɪðɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHN-bay-thing.
What does sunbathing mean?
- The act of lying outdoors exposed to the sun, usually wearing little or no clothing, especially in order to get a tan.
- present participle and gerund of sunbathe How to pronounce sunbathe
Questions about saying sunbathing
How do you pronounce sunbathing?
Say SUHN-bay-thing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌnˌbeɪðɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌnˌbeɪðɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sunbathing?
Sunbathing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · bay · thing.
Do Americans and Brits say sunbathing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌnˌbeɪðɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsʌnˌbeɪðɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.