How to pronounce trashing
Say it like TRASH-ing. Trashing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRASH).
- TRASH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trashing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRASHSay 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 trashing
American and British speakers say trashing in essentially the same way: /ˈtræʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtræʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRASH-ing.
What does trashing mean?
- present participle and gerund of trash How to pronounce trash
- The act by which something is trashed.
- Dumpster diving.
- A tradition of throwing food, confetti, etc. over students after their final examinations.
Words that rhyme with trashing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trashing.
Questions about saying trashing
How do you pronounce trashing?
Say TRASH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtræʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtræʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trashing?
Trashing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRASH). Broken into parts: TRASH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say trashing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtræʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtræʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.