How to pronounce listing
Say it like LIS-ting. Listing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIS).
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- LIS
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Listing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of listing
American and British speakers say listing in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlɪstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIS-ting.
What does listing mean?
- a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
- the act of making a list of items
Words that rhyme with listing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of listing.
Questions about saying listing
How do you pronounce listing?
Say LIS-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in listing?
Listing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIS). Broken into parts: LIS · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say listing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlɪstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.