How to pronounce informing
Say it like in-FOR-ming. Informing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- in
- FOR
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Informing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of informing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-FAW-ming.
What does informing mean?
- to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
- a speech act that conveys information
Words that rhyme with informing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of informing.
Questions about saying informing
How do you pronounce informing?
Say in-FOR-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfɔrmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈfɔːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in informing?
Informing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: in · FOR · ming.
Is informing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪnˈfɔːmɪŋ/ (in-FAW-ming).