How to pronounce gearing
Say it like GHIR-ing. Gearing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIR).
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- GHIR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gearing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHIRSay 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 gearing
American and British speakers say gearing in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡɪrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIR-ing.
What does gearing mean?
- The ratio of a system of gears.“The 4×4 could climb well, as it had relatively low gearing.”
- Harness; working implements.
- A train of toothed wheels and pinions.
- present participle and gerund of gear How to pronounce gear
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Words that rhyme with gearing
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Questions about saying gearing
How do you pronounce gearing?
Say GHIR-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gearing?
Gearing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIR). Broken into parts: GHIR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say gearing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.