How to pronounce touching
Say it like TUHCH-ing. Touching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHCH).
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- TUHCH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Touching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of touching
American and British speakers say touching in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHCH-ing.
What does touching mean?
- arousing affect“the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene”“poignant grief cannot endure forever”
- the event of something coming in contact with the body“he longed for the touch of her hand”“the cooling touch of the night air”
- the act of putting two things together with no space between them“at his touch the room filled with lights”
Where does touching come from?
From Middle English touchynge, equivalent to touch + -ing.
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Questions about saying touching
How do you pronounce touching?
Say TUHCH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in touching?
Touching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHCH). Broken into parts: TUHCH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say touching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.