How to pronounce thrusting
Say it like THRUHS-ting. Thrusting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THRUHS).
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- THRUHS
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thrusting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THRUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thrusting
American and British speakers say thrusting in essentially the same way: /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: THRUHS-ting.
What does thrusting mean?
- present participle and gerund of thrust How to pronounce thrust
- The motion by which someone or something thrusts.
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Words that rhyme with thrusting
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Questions about saying thrusting
How do you pronounce thrusting?
Say THRUHS-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thrusting?
Thrusting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THRUHS). Broken into parts: THRUHS · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say thrusting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.