How to pronounce fearing
Say it like FIR-ing. Fearing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIR).
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- FIR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fearing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fearing
American and British speakers say fearing in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfɪrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIR-ing.
What does fearing mean?
- present participle and gerund of fear How to pronounce fear
- Exhibiting fear.
- Showing profound respect or deference.
Words that rhyme with fearing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fearing.
Questions about saying fearing
How do you pronounce fearing?
Say FIR-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fearing?
Fearing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIR). Broken into parts: FIR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say fearing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfɪrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.