How to pronounce beaconing
Say it like BEE-kuh-ning. Beaconing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- kuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beaconing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of beaconing
American and British speakers say beaconing in essentially the same way: /ˈbikənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbiːkənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEE-kuh-ning.
What does beaconing mean?
- present participle and gerund of beacon How to pronounce beacon
- A continuous signaling of error conditions on a LAN, or small packets on a wireless LAN (WLAN).
- In a token ring network, the process of isolating a fault domain with signals, so that recovery actions can take place.
Words that rhyme with beaconing
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Questions about saying beaconing
How do you pronounce beaconing?
Say BEE-kuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈbikənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbiːkənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beaconing?
Beaconing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · kuh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say beaconing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbikənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbiːkənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.