How to pronounce waltzing
Say it like WAWLT-sing. Waltzing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAWLT).
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- WAWLT
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waltzing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWLTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of waltzing
American and British speakers say waltzing in essentially the same way: /ˈwɔltsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwɔːltsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAWLT-sing.
What does waltzing mean?
- gerund of waltz: the motion of one who waltzes. How to pronounce waltz
- present participle and gerund of waltz How to pronounce waltz
Where does waltzing come from?
From waltz + -ing.
Questions about saying waltzing
How do you pronounce waltzing?
Say WAWLT-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔltsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːltsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waltzing?
Waltzing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAWLT). Broken into parts: WAWLT · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say waltzing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɔltsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwɔːltsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.