How to pronounce ushering
Say it like UHSH-uh-ring. Ushering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHSH).
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- UHSH
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ushering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ushering
American and British speakers say ushering in essentially the same way: /ˈʌʃərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʌʃərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHSH-uh-ring.
What does ushering mean?
- present participle and gerund of usher How to pronounce usher
- An act of guiding or escorting.
Questions about saying ushering
How do you pronounce ushering?
Say UHSH-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌʃərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʌʃərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ushering?
Ushering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHSH). Broken into parts: UHSH · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say ushering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌʃərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʌʃərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.