How to pronounce tracing
Say it like TRAY-sing. Tracing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY).
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- TRAY
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tracing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tracing
American and British speakers say tracing in essentially the same way: /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAY-sing.
What does tracing mean?
- the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
- a drawing created by superimposing a semitransparent sheet of paper on the original image and copying on it the lines of the original image
- the discovery and description of the course of development of something“the tracing of genealogies”
Where does tracing come from?
From Middle English tracyng; equivalent to trace + -ing.
Words that rhyme with tracing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tracing.
Questions about saying tracing
How do you pronounce tracing?
Say TRAY-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tracing?
Tracing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY). Broken into parts: TRAY · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say tracing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.