How to pronounce twisting
Say it like TWIS-ting. Twisting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWIS).
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- TWIS
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twisting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of twisting
American and British speakers say twisting in essentially the same way: /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWIS-ting.
What does twisting mean?
- present participle and gerund of twist How to pronounce twist
- gerund of twist How to pronounce twist
- The disreputable practice of selling unnecessary insurance to a customer in order to earn commission.
- Having many twists“The mountain road is even more twisting than the valley road.”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with twisting
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Questions about saying twisting
How do you pronounce twisting?
Say TWIS-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twisting?
Twisting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWIS). Broken into parts: TWIS · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say twisting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.