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