How to pronounce wincing
Say it like WIN-sing. Wincing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIN).
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- WIN
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wincing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wincing
American and British speakers say wincing in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪnsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwɪnsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIN-sing.
What does wincing mean?
- present participle and gerund of wince How to pronounce wince
- The act by which someone winces; a grimace.
Words that rhyme with wincing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wincing.
Questions about saying wincing
How do you pronounce wincing?
Say WIN-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪnsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪnsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wincing?
Wincing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIN). Broken into parts: WIN · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say wincing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪnsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwɪnsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.