How to pronounce doings
Say it like DOO-ingz. Doings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doings pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of doings
American and British speakers say doings in essentially the same way: /ˈduɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈduːɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOO-ingz.
What does doings mean?
- plural of doing How to pronounce doing
- deeds, achievements
- social events
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying doings
How do you pronounce doings?
Say DOO-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈduɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈduːɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doings?
Doings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · ingz.
Do Americans and Brits say doings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈduɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈduːɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.