How to pronounce fairing
Say it like FER-ing. Fairing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER).
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- FER
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fairing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fairing
American and British speakers say fairing in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfɛərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAIR-ring.
What does fairing mean?
- A type of small gingerbread biscuit; a ginger nut.
- present participle and gerund of fair How to pronounce fair
- A covering on various parts of a vehicle, for example an aircraft, automobile, or motorcycle, that streamlines it (i.e., produces a smooth exterior and reduces drag).
Where does fairing come from?
From fair (“community gathering, market”).
Words that rhyme with fairing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fairing.
Questions about saying fairing
How do you pronounce fairing?
Say FER-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɛərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fairing?
Fairing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER). Broken into parts: FER · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say fairing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfɛərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.