How to pronounce aping
Say it like AY-ping. Aping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aping 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.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aping
American and British speakers say aping in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈeɪpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-ping.
What does aping mean?
Questions about saying aping
How do you pronounce aping?
Say AY-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈeɪpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aping?
Aping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say aping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈeɪpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.