How to pronounce chirping
Say it like CHUR-ping. Chirping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUR).
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- CHUR
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chirping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chirping
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHUR-ping.
What does chirping mean?
- present participle and gerund of chirp How to pronounce chirp
- The act, or an instance of, chirping.
Words that rhyme with chirping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chirping.
Questions about saying chirping
How do you pronounce chirping?
Say CHUR-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɝpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɜːpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chirping?
Chirping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUR). Broken into parts: CHUR · ping.
Is chirping pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʃɜːpɪŋ/ (CHUR-ping).