How to pronounce watching
Say it like WAH-ching. Watching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH).
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US American/ˈwɑtʃɪŋ/WAH-ching
UK British/ˈwɒtʃɪŋ/WOCH-ing
- WAH
- ching
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Watching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- chingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of watching
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WOCH-ing.
What does watching mean?
noun
- the act of observing; taking a patient look
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying watching
How do you pronounce watching?
Say WAH-ching. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑtʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɒtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in watching?
Watching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAH). Broken into parts: WAH · ching.
Is watching pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈwɒtʃɪŋ/ (WOCH-ing).