How to pronounce mimicking
Say it like MIM-ih-king. Mimicking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIM).
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- MIM
- ih
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mimicking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mimicking
American and British speakers say mimicking in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪmɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmɪmɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIM-ih-king.
What does mimicking mean?
- gerund of mimic: mimicry; (countable) an instance of this. How to pronounce mimic
- present participle and gerund of mimic How to pronounce mimic
Where does mimicking come from?
From mimic + -ing.
Questions about saying mimicking
How do you pronounce mimicking?
Say MIM-ih-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪmɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪmɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mimicking?
Mimicking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIM). Broken into parts: MIM · ih · king.
Do Americans and Brits say mimicking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪmɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmɪmɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.