How to pronounce aiming
Say it like AY-ming. Aiming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aiming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aiming
American and British speakers say aiming in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈeɪmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-ming.
What does aiming mean?
Words that rhyme with aiming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aiming.
Questions about saying aiming
How do you pronounce aiming?
Say AY-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈeɪmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aiming?
Aiming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say aiming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈeɪmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.