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