How to pronounce tossing
Say it like TAW-sing. Tossing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAW).
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- TAW
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tossing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tossing
American and British speakers say tossing in essentially the same way: /ˈtɔsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtɒsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TOS-ing.
What does tossing mean?
- present participle and gerund of toss How to pronounce toss
- The motion of something that tosses; a throwing or sudden rising and falling.
- The process of washing ores by violent agitation in water, in order to separate the lighter or earthy particles; tozing.
- A process for refining tin by dropping it through the air while melted.
Words that rhyme with tossing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tossing.
Questions about saying tossing
How do you pronounce tossing?
Say TAW-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtɒsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tossing?
Tossing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAW). Broken into parts: TAW · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say tossing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɔsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtɒsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.