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