How to pronounce fainting
Say it like FAYN-ting. Fainting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAYN).
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- FAYN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fainting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fainting
American and British speakers say fainting in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAYN-ting.
What does fainting mean?
- present participle and gerund of faint How to pronounce faint
- An act of collapsing into a state of temporary unconsciousness.
Where does fainting come from?
From Middle English feinting, equivalent to faint + -ing.
Words that rhyme with fainting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fainting.
Questions about saying fainting
How do you pronounce fainting?
Say FAYN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fainting?
Fainting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAYN). Broken into parts: FAYN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say fainting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.