How to pronounce earing
Say it like EE-uh-ring. Earing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of earing
American and British speakers say earing in essentially the same way: /ˈiərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈiːərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-uh-ring.
What does earing mean?
- A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff.
- A line for hauling the reef cringle to the yard.
- A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions.
- present participle and gerund of ear How to pronounce ear
Questions about saying earing
How do you pronounce earing?
Say EE-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈiərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈiːərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earing?
Earing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say earing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈiərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈiːərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.