How to pronounce aligning
Say it like uh-LY-ning. Aligning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
- uh
- LY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aligning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aligning
American and British speakers say aligning in essentially the same way: /əˈlaɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈlaɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LY-ning.
What does aligning mean?
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Words that rhyme with aligning
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Questions about saying aligning
How do you pronounce aligning?
Say uh-LY-ning. The American pronunciation is /əˈlaɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈlaɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aligning?
Aligning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: uh · LY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say aligning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlaɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈlaɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.