How to pronounce chaining
Say it like CHAY-ning. Chaining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAY).
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- CHAY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chaining pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chaining
American and British speakers say chaining in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃeɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtʃeɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAY-ning.
What does chaining mean?
- present participle and gerund of chain How to pronounce chain
- The act or process by which something is chained.
Words that rhyme with chaining
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chaining.
Questions about saying chaining
How do you pronounce chaining?
Say CHAY-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃeɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃeɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chaining?
Chaining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAY). Broken into parts: CHAY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say chaining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃeɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtʃeɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.