How to pronounce endings
Say it like EN-dingz. Endings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- dingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endings pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of endings
American and British speakers say endings in essentially the same way: /ˈɛndɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈɛndɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-dingz.
What does endings mean?
- plural of ending How to pronounce ending
Questions about saying endings
How do you pronounce endings?
Say EN-dingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛndɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈɛndɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endings?
Endings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · dingz.
Do Americans and Brits say endings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛndɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈɛndɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.