How to pronounce minging
Say it like MING-ing. Minging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MING).
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- MING
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minging pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of minging
American and British speakers say minging in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪŋɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmɪŋɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MING-ing.
What does minging mean?
- Very unattractive; ugly.
- Unclean or dirty; disgusting and foul-smelling.
Where does minging come from?
From Scots mingin (“stinking”), present participle of ming (“to stink”), from Middle English mengen (“to mix”), from Old English mengan (“to mix”).
Words that rhyme with minging
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of minging.
Questions about saying minging
How do you pronounce minging?
Say MING-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪŋɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪŋɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minging?
Minging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MING). Broken into parts: MING · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say minging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪŋɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmɪŋɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.