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