How to pronounce countings
Say it like KOWN-tingz. Countings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- tingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countings 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.
- tingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of countings
American and British speakers say countings in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊntɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈkaʊntɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOWN-tingz.
What does countings mean?
- plural of counting How to pronounce counting
Questions about saying countings
How do you pronounce countings?
Say KOWN-tingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countings?
Countings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · tingz.
Do Americans and Brits say countings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊntɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊntɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.