How to pronounce farming
Say it like FAR-ming. Farming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɑrmɪŋ/FAR-ming
UK British/ˈfɑːmɪŋ/FAH-ming
- FAR
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Farming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of farming
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAH-ming.
What does farming mean?
noun
- The business of cultivating land, raising stock, etc.
- A farming operation; a farm, or instance of farming on a piece of land.
- Pertaining to the agricultural business.
- Raising livestock or fish.
- present participle and gerund of farm How to pronounce farm
Where does farming come from?
From farm + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with farming
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Questions about saying farming
How do you pronounce farming?
Say FAR-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑrmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in farming?
Farming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR). Broken into parts: FAR · ming.
Is farming pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɑːmɪŋ/ (FAH-ming).