How to pronounce forming
Say it like FOR-ming. Forming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of forming
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-ming.
What does forming mean?
- present participle and gerund of form How to pronounce form
- The act by which something is formed; formation.
Words that rhyme with forming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of forming.
Questions about saying forming
How do you pronounce forming?
Say FOR-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forming?
Forming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · ming.
Is forming 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 /ˈfɔːmɪŋ/ (FAW-ming).