How to pronounce hearings
Say it like HEE-ringz. Hearings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE).
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- HEE
- ringz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hearings pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ringzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hearings
American and British speakers say hearings in essentially the same way: /ˈhirɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈhɪərɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEER-ingz.
What does hearings mean?
- plural of hearing How to pronounce hearing
Questions about saying hearings
How do you pronounce hearings?
Say HEE-ringz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhirɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈhɪərɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hearings?
Hearings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE). Broken into parts: HEE · ringz.
Do Americans and Brits say hearings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhirɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈhɪərɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.