How to Pronounce Focusing

To pronounce "focusing", say FOC-us-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

FOC-us-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “focusing”

"focusing" has 3 syllables: foc-us-ing. It rhymes with focussing and refocusing, if that helps it stick.

What does focusing mean?

verb

  1. (followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention.

    “I have to focus on my work.”

  2. To cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point.

noun

  1. The action of the verb to focus.

adjective

  1. Used for or pertaining to focusing.

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Words that rhyme with focusing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

focussingrefocusing

Related words

focalisationfocalizationcenteringrefocusingconcentrateconcentrationlookingemphasis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "focusing"?▾

"Focusing" has 3 syllables: foc · us · ing.

What does "focusing" mean?▾

Focusing: (followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention.

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