How to pronounce fingerprinting
Say it like FING-gher-prin-ting. Fingerprinting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FING).
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- FING
- gher
- prin
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fingerprinting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- prinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fingerprinting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FING-guh-prin-ting.
What does fingerprinting mean?
- present participle and gerund of fingerprint How to pronounce fingerprint
- The act of recording an individual's fingerprints.
- A test made to establish and confirm the properties of a material or components.
Questions about saying fingerprinting
How do you pronounce fingerprinting?
Say FING-gher-prin-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌprɪntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪŋɡəˌprɪntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fingerprinting?
Fingerprinting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FING). Broken into parts: FING · gher · prin · ting.
Is fingerprinting 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 /ˈfɪŋɡəˌprɪntɪŋ/ (FING-guh-prin-ting).