How to pronounce weighing
Say it like WAY-ing. Weighing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weighing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of weighing
American and British speakers say weighing in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈweɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAY-ing.
What does weighing mean?
- careful consideration“a little deliberation would have deterred them”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with weighing
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Questions about saying weighing
How do you pronounce weighing?
Say WAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈweɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weighing?
Weighing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say weighing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈweɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.