How to pronounce foaming
Say it like FOH-ming. Foaming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foaming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of foaming
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-ming.
What does foaming mean?
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Questions about saying foaming
How do you pronounce foaming?
Say FOH-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foaming?
Foaming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · ming.
Is foaming pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfəʊmɪŋ/ (FOH-ming).