How to pronounce cooing
Say it like KOO-ing. Cooing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cooing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cooing
American and British speakers say cooing in essentially the same way: /ˈkuɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkuːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOO-ing.
What does cooing mean?
- present participle and gerund of coo How to pronounce coo
- A coo; a cooing sound.
- A stage in the development of child language after crying and before babbling; the baby is able to control their sounds but tongue muscles are not well developed.
Words that rhyme with cooing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cooing.
Questions about saying cooing
How do you pronounce cooing?
Say KOO-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkuɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkuːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cooing?
Cooing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say cooing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkuɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkuːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.