How to pronounce testifying
Say it like TES-tuh-fy-ing. Testifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES).
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- TES
- tuh
- fy
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Testifying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of testifying
American and British speakers say testifying in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛstəˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtɛstəˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TES-tuh-fy-ing.
What does testifying mean?
- present participle and gerund of testify How to pronounce testify
Questions about saying testifying
How do you pronounce testifying?
Say TES-tuh-fy-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛstəˌfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛstəˌfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in testifying?
Testifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES). Broken into parts: TES · tuh · fy · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say testifying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛstəˌfaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtɛstəˌfaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.