How to pronounce explaining
Say it like ik-SPLAY-ning. Explaining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLAY).
- ik
- SPLAY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Explaining pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of explaining
American and British speakers say explaining in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPLAY-ning.
What does explaining mean?
- present participle and gerund of explain How to pronounce explain
- explanation“You've got some explaining to do!”
Words that rhyme with explaining
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of explaining.
Questions about saying explaining
How do you pronounce explaining?
Say ik-SPLAY-ning. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in explaining?
Explaining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLAY). Broken into parts: ik · SPLAY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say explaining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.