How to pronounce conforming
Say it like kun-FOR-ming. Conforming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- kun
- FOR
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conforming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of conforming
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-FAW-ming.
What does conforming mean?
- Exhibiting conformity.“He's trying to get a conforming loan.”
- present participle and gerund of conform How to pronounce conform
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Words that rhyme with conforming
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Questions about saying conforming
How do you pronounce conforming?
Say kun-FOR-ming. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɔrmɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈfɔːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conforming?
Conforming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: kun · FOR · ming.
Is conforming 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 /kənˈfɔːmɪŋ/ (kun-FAW-ming).