How to pronounce mongering
Say it like MUHNG-guh-ring. Mongering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHNG).
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- MUHNG
- guh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mongering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- guhKeep 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 mongering
American and British speakers say mongering in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌŋɡərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmʌŋɡərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHNG-guh-ring.
What does mongering mean?
- present participle and gerund of monger How to pronounce monger
- Trading or peddling (typically, of a specified commodity).“fishmongering”
- The spreading or promotion of a specified thing.“fearmongering, warmongering”
Questions about saying mongering
How do you pronounce mongering?
Say MUHNG-guh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌŋɡərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌŋɡərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mongering?
Mongering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHNG). Broken into parts: MUHNG · guh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say mongering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌŋɡərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmʌŋɡərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.