How to pronounce examining
Say it like ig-ZAM-ih-ning. Examining has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAM).
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- ig
- ZAM
- ih
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Examining pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of examining
American and British speakers say examining in essentially the same way: /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ig-ZAM-ih-ning.
What does examining mean?
- present participle and gerund of examine How to pronounce examine“It could be serious, my head needs urgent examining.”
- Tending to examine or engaged in close examination; studiously observant.
- examination
Questions about saying examining
How do you pronounce examining?
Say ig-ZAM-ih-ning. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in examining?
Examining has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAM). Broken into parts: ig · ZAM · ih · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say examining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.