How to pronounce gooing
Say it like GOO-ing. Gooing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO).
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- GOO
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gooing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gooing
American and British speakers say gooing in essentially the same way: /ˈɡuɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡuːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOO-ing.
What does gooing mean?
- present participle and gerund of goo How to pronounce goo
Words that rhyme with gooing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gooing.
Questions about saying gooing
How do you pronounce gooing?
Say GOO-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡuɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡuːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gooing?
Gooing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO). Broken into parts: GOO · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say gooing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡuɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡuːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.