noun
phrasing
FRAY-zihng
Phrasing (noun) means the particular way words are chosen and arranged in speech or writing. Example: “The lawyer questioned the phrasing of the contract clause.”
noun
1
The particular way words are chosen and arranged in speech or writing.
"The lawyer questioned the phrasing of the contract clause."
2
The way musical notes are grouped and shaped when performed, affecting tempo, volume, and emphasis.
"The violinist's phrasing gave the melody an emotional weight."
How to use phrasing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow something is worded, or (in music) how a passage is shaped when it's played.
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musical phrasing
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Rhymes for phrasing
casing
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teasing
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greasing
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decreasing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “phrasing” mean?
The word “phrasing” means the particular way words are chosen and arranged in speech or writing. In plain terms, how something is worded, or (in music) how a passage is shaped when it's played.
How do you pronounce “phrasing”?
“Phrasing” is pronounced FRAY-zihng (/ˈfɹeɪzɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “phrasing” in a sentence?
Here is “phrasing” used in a sentence: “The lawyer questioned the phrasing of the contract clause.”
What part of speech is “phrasing”?
“Phrasing” is a noun.
How many meanings does “phrasing” have?
“Phrasing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the particular way words are chosen and arranged in speech or writing.
