How to pronounce dancings
Say it like DAN-singz. Dancings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAN).
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US American/ˈdænsɪŋz/DAN-singz
UK British/ˈdɑːnsɪŋz/DAHN-singz
- DAN
- singz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dancings pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- singzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dancings
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: DAHN-singz.
What does dancings mean?
noun
- plural of dancing How to pronounce dancing
Questions about saying dancings
How do you pronounce dancings?
Say DAN-singz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdænsɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːnsɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dancings?
Dancings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAN). Broken into parts: DAN · singz.
Is dancings pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈdɑːnsɪŋz/ (DAHN-singz).