How to pronounce kneeing
Say it like NEE-ing. Kneeing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kneeing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay 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 kneeing
American and British speakers say kneeing in essentially the same way: /ˈniɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈniːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-ing.
What does kneeing mean?
Words that rhyme with kneeing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kneeing.
Questions about saying kneeing
How do you pronounce kneeing?
Say NEE-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈniɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈniːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kneeing?
Kneeing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say kneeing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈniɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈniːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.