How to pronounce joining
Say it like JOY-ning. Joining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOY).
- JOY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Joining pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of joining
American and British speakers say joining in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOY-ning.
What does joining mean?
- present participle and gerund of join How to pronounce join
- The act or result of joining; a joint or juncture.
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Words that rhyme with joining
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Questions about saying joining
How do you pronounce joining?
Say JOY-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in joining?
Joining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOY). Broken into parts: JOY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say joining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.