phrasing

noun
UK: /ˈfreɪzɪŋ/
US: /ˈfreɪzɪŋ/

  1. The way words are used to express an idea.

    1. The phrasing of the question was confusing.
    2. The politician's careful phrasing helped him avoid making enemies despite the controversy.

  2. The manner in which a musician or other performer expresses a musical idea.

    1. Her phrasing on that song was amazing.
    2. The violinist's sensitive phrasing brought out the emotion in the piece in a way I'd never heard before.

Synonyms

delivery expression articulation style wording
phrasing verb

  1. Express something in a particular way.

    1. How do you want to phrasing it?
    2. I'm trying to think how to phrasing this so I don't offend anyone with my response.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "phrasing" in English means: The way words are used to express an idea., The manner in which a musician or other performer expresses a musical idea..

The phonetic transcription of "phrasing" is /ˈfreɪzɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈfreɪzɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "phrasing": delivery, expression, articulation, style, wording.

Example usage of "phrasing": "The phrasing of the question was confusing.". More examples on the page.