How to pronounce trusting
Say it like TRUHS-ting. Trusting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHS).
- TRUHS
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trusting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of trusting
American and British speakers say trusting in essentially the same way: /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRUHS-ting.
What does trusting mean?
- present participle and gerund of trust How to pronounce trust
- Inclined to believe the claims or statements of others; inclined to confide readily; trustful.
Where does trusting come from?
From Middle English trustyng, trostinge, tristynge, equivalent to trust + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- trustful
Words that rhyme with trusting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trusting.
Questions about saying trusting
How do you pronounce trusting?
Say TRUHS-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trusting?
Trusting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHS). Broken into parts: TRUHS · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say trusting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.