How to pronounce monkeying
Say it like MUHNG-kee-ing. Monkeying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHNG).
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- MUHNG
- kee
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monkeying 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of monkeying
American and British speakers say monkeying in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌŋkiɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmʌŋkiɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHNG-kee-ing.
What does monkeying mean?
- present participle and gerund of monkey How to pronounce monkey
Questions about saying monkeying
How do you pronounce monkeying?
Say MUHNG-kee-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌŋkiɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌŋkiɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monkeying?
Monkeying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHNG). Broken into parts: MUHNG · kee · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say monkeying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌŋkiɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmʌŋkiɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.