How to pronounce keying
Say it like KEE-ing. Keying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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- KEE
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keying pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of keying
American and British speakers say keying in essentially the same way: /ˈkiɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkiːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEE-ing.
What does keying mean?
- present participle and gerund of key How to pronounce key
- In the sociology of Erving Goffman, an action or utterance that signals the meaning of interaction to participants.
- The input of text or data by means of a keyboard.
- A form of vandalism performed by scratching paint with a key
Words that rhyme with keying
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of keying.
Questions about saying keying
How do you pronounce keying?
Say KEE-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkiɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkiːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keying?
Keying has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say keying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkiɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkiːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.