How to pronounce containing
Say it like kun-TAY-ning. Containing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
- kun
- TAY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Containing 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.
- TAYSay 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 containing
American and British speakers say containing in essentially the same way: /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-TAY-ning.
What does containing mean?
Words that rhyme with containing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of containing.
Questions about saying containing
How do you pronounce containing?
Say kun-TAY-ning. The American pronunciation is /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in containing?
Containing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: kun · TAY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say containing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.