How to pronounce cementing
Say it like sih-MEN-ting. Cementing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
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- sih
- MEN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cementing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cementing
American and British speakers say cementing in essentially the same way: /sɪˈmɛntɪŋ/ in the US and /sɪˈmɛntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-MEN-ting.
What does cementing mean?
- present participle and gerund of cement How to pronounce cement
- An instance of affixing something with cement.
Words that rhyme with cementing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cementing.
Questions about saying cementing
How do you pronounce cementing?
Say sih-MEN-ting. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈmɛntɪŋ/. In British English it is /sɪˈmɛntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cementing?
Cementing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: sih · MEN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say cementing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈmɛntɪŋ/ and the British form is /sɪˈmɛntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.