it's very stressing vs it's very stressful

Both phrases are similar, but "it's very stressful" is the correct and more commonly used construction in English. The word "stressful" is the adjective form of the noun "stress," while "stressing" is not commonly used in this context.

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it's very stressing

This phrase is not commonly used in English. The adjective form of the noun "stress" is "stressful," not "stressing."

The correct phrase should be "it's very stressful" to describe something that causes stress or is full of stress.

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Mr Harrison was very explicit, stressing that tourism creates jobs.
There is another aspect which is also worth stressing.
Well, it's stressing my ears.
He was stressing on the ride.
Man, Marshall's really stressing out about this baby.
Work must be really stressing me out.
I was supposed to be stressing my successes.
It's just been stressing me out.
I'm just... Stressing about classes.
I'm just... Stressing about classes.
Becky was stressing about doing this at my mother's house.
You're stressing out for two now.
This book deal is obviously stressing you out.
And today I was stressing big time, so I got stoned.
I thought you might be stressing over post-date etiquette.
And when you start stressing, your body starts changing.
Maximum track stressing (Parameter 4)
You know, just so I'm not stressing later.
Safer than you two stressing her out.
The last thing I should be doing is stressing myself out.

Alternatives:

it's very stressful
it's causing a lot of stress
it's very taxing
it's very demanding
it's very nerve-wracking

it's very stressful

This phrase is the correct and commonly used construction in English. The word "stressful" is the adjective form of the noun "stress."

Use this phrase to describe something that causes stress or is full of stress.

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He's just taken up performing and it's very stressful for him.
It's very stressful being an other, Jack.
And it's very stressful on me and so yes, I'm still locking you up.
It's very stressful, which is why I need my smokes.
(Janey) He's just taken up performing and it's very stressful for him.
We forget - it's very stressful.
It's very stressful sometimes too.
It's very stressful, which is why I need my smokes.
It's - it's very stressful.

Alternatives:

it's causing a lot of stress
it's very taxing
it's very demanding
it's very nerve-wracking
it's very pressure-filled

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it's very stressing vs it's very stressful