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