How to pronounce caring
Say it like KER-ing. Caring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER).
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- KER
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caring pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of caring
American and British speakers say caring in essentially the same way: /ˈkɛrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkɛərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAIR-ring.
What does caring mean?
- a loving feeling
- feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others“caring friends”
Where does caring come from?
From care + -ing. The adjective follows from the verb.
Words that rhyme with caring
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caring.
Questions about saying caring
How do you pronounce caring?
Say KER-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɛərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caring?
Caring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER). Broken into parts: KER · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say caring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɛrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkɛərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.