How to pronounce hing
Say it like HING. Hing is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HING
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hing
American and British speakers say hing in essentially the same way: /hɪŋ/ in the US and /hɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HING.
What does hing mean?
- Asafoetida, especially when used as a seasoning.
Words that rhyme with hing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hing.
Questions about saying hing
How do you pronounce hing?
Say HING. The American pronunciation is /hɪŋ/. In British English it is /hɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hing?
Hing is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HING.
Do Americans and Brits say hing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɪŋ/ and the British form is /hɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.