How to pronounce vanishing
Say it like VAN-ih-shing. Vanishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAN).
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- VAN
- ih
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vanishing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vanishing
American and British speakers say vanishing in essentially the same way: /ˈvænɪʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈvænɪʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAN-ih-shing.
What does vanishing mean?
Questions about saying vanishing
How do you pronounce vanishing?
Say VAN-ih-shing. The American pronunciation is /ˈvænɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈvænɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vanishing?
Vanishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAN). Broken into parts: VAN · ih · shing.
Do Americans and Brits say vanishing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvænɪʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈvænɪʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.