How to pronounce whizzing
Say it like WIZ-ing. Whizzing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIZ).
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- WIZ
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whizzing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of whizzing
American and British speakers say whizzing in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIZ-ing.
What does whizzing mean?
- present participle and gerund of whiz How to pronounce whiz
- present participle and gerund of whizz
- The sound or action of something that whizzes.
- Spinning rapidly.
- Producing a whizz; giving off a whizzing noise.
Words that rhyme with whizzing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whizzing.
Questions about saying whizzing
How do you pronounce whizzing?
Say WIZ-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whizzing?
Whizzing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIZ). Broken into parts: WIZ · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say whizzing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.