How to pronounce thirsting
Say it like THUR-sting. Thirsting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR).
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- THUR
- sting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thirsting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- stingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thirsting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THUR-sting.
What does thirsting mean?
- present participle and gerund of thirst How to pronounce thirst
- The situation of having a thirst for something.
Questions about saying thirsting
How do you pronounce thirsting?
Say THUR-sting. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɝstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈθɜːstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thirsting?
Thirsting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUR). Broken into parts: THUR · sting.
Is thirsting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈθɜːstɪŋ/ (THUR-sting).