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