How to pronounce wissing
Say it like WIS-ing. Wissing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIS).
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- WIS
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wissing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WISSay 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 wissing
American and British speakers say wissing in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwɪsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIS-ing.
What does wissing mean?
- present participle and gerund of wiss
Words that rhyme with wissing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wissing.
Questions about saying wissing
How do you pronounce wissing?
Say WIS-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wissing?
Wissing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIS). Broken into parts: WIS · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say wissing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwɪsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.