How to pronounce mirroring
Say it like MIR-uh-ring. Mirroring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIR).
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- MIR
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mirroring pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mirroring
American and British speakers say mirroring in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪrərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmɪrərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIR-uh-ring.
What does mirroring mean?
- present participle and gerund of mirror How to pronounce mirror
- A reflection or inversion.
- The behavior in which one person consciously or subconsciously imitates the gesture, speech pattern, or attitude of another.
Questions about saying mirroring
How do you pronounce mirroring?
Say MIR-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪrərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪrərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mirroring?
Mirroring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIR). Broken into parts: MIR · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say mirroring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪrərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmɪrərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.