How to pronounce traversing
Say it like truh-VUR-sing. Traversing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- truh
- VUR
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Traversing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of traversing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: truh-VUR-sing.
What does traversing mean?
Words that rhyme with traversing
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Questions about saying traversing
How do you pronounce traversing?
Say truh-VUR-sing. The American pronunciation is /trəˈvɝsɪŋ/. In British English it is /trəˈvɜːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in traversing?
Traversing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: truh · VUR · sing.
Is traversing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /trəˈvɜːsɪŋ/ (truh-VUR-sing).