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The correct spelling is phrasing.
How to pronounce phrasing
verb
IPA: /ˈfɹeɪzɪŋ/
Say it like: Fra-sin-g
The correct spelling is phrasing. To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of particular words. For example: "I wasn't sure how to phrase my condolences without sounding patronising."
Usage Examples
“I wasn't sure how to phrase my condolences without sounding patronising.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of particular words.
- 2.To perform a passage with the correct phrasing.
- 3.To divide into melodic phrases.
noun
- 1.The way a statement is put together, particularly in matters of style and word choice.
- 2.The way the musical phrases are put together in a composition or in its interpretation, with changes in tempo, volume, or emphasizing one or more instruments over others.
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