how to pronounce pleasing

/ˈpliːzɪŋ/

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pleasing is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of pleasing in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… for is aesthetically pleasing it doesn't …”

meanings of pleasing

adjective:

Agreeable; giving pleasure, cheer, enjoyment or gratification.

verb:

Present participle of please.

noun:

Pleasure or satisfaction, as in the phrase "to my pleasing.".

pleasing frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word pleasing occurs in english on average 9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.