How to pronounce maiming
Say it like MAY-ming. Maiming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maiming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of maiming
American and British speakers say maiming in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmeɪmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-ming.
What does maiming mean?
- present participle and gerund of maim How to pronounce maim
- The act by which somebody is maimed.
Words that rhyme with maiming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maiming.
Questions about saying maiming
How do you pronounce maiming?
Say MAY-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maiming?
Maiming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say maiming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.