How to pronounce worshiping
Say it like WUR-shuh-ping. Worshiping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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- WUR
- shuh
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Worshiping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of worshiping
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-shuh-ping.
What does worshiping mean?
- present participle and gerund of worship How to pronounce worship
- US standard spelling of worshipping.
Questions about saying worshiping
How do you pronounce worshiping?
Say WUR-shuh-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝʃəˌpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːʃəˌpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in worshiping?
Worshiping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · shuh · ping.
Is worshiping pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɜːʃəˌpɪŋ/ (WUR-shuh-ping).