How to pronounce counting
Say it like KOWN-ting. Counting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of counting
American and British speakers say counting in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOWN-ting.
What does counting mean?
- the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order“the counting continued for several hours”
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Words that rhyme with counting
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Questions about saying counting
How do you pronounce counting?
Say KOWN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counting?
Counting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say counting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.