How to pronounce thrashing
Say it like THRASH-ing. Thrashing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THRASH).
- THRASH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thrashing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THRASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thrashing
American and British speakers say thrashing in essentially the same way: /ˈθræʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈθræʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: THRASH-ing.
What does thrashing mean?
- present participle and gerund of thrash How to pronounce thrash
- Action of the verb to thrash.“the thrashings of a fish on a hook”
- A beating, especially a severe one.
- A heavy defeat.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with thrashing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thrashing.
Questions about saying thrashing
How do you pronounce thrashing?
Say THRASH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈθræʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈθræʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thrashing?
Thrashing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THRASH). Broken into parts: THRASH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say thrashing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθræʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈθræʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.