How to pronounce framing
Say it like FRAY-ming. Framing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY).
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- FRAY
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Framing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of framing
American and British speakers say framing in essentially the same way: /ˈfreɪmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfreɪmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAY-ming.
What does framing mean?
- formulation of the plans and important details“the framing of judicial decrees”
- a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror“the frame enhances but is not itself the subject of attention”“the frame was much more valuable than the miror it held”
Words that rhyme with framing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of framing.
Questions about saying framing
How do you pronounce framing?
Say FRAY-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈfreɪmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfreɪmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in framing?
Framing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY). Broken into parts: FRAY · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say framing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfreɪmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfreɪmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.