How to pronounce testing
Say it like TES-ting. Testing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES).
- TES
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Testing 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of testing
American and British speakers say testing in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtɛstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TES-ting.
What does testing mean?
- the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works“they agreed to end the testing of atomic weapons”
- an examination of the characteristics of something“there are laboratories for commercial testing”“it involved testing thousands of children for smallpox”
- the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned
Words that rhyme with testing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of testing.
Questions about saying testing
How do you pronounce testing?
Say TES-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtɛstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in testing?
Testing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES). Broken into parts: TES · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say testing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtɛstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.