How to pronounce motoring
Say it like MOH-tuh-ring. Motoring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- tuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motoring pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep 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 motoring
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MOH-tuh-ring.
What does motoring mean?
- The act of operating a motorized vehicle; especially, driving a car (motorcar).
- present participle and gerund of motor How to pronounce motor
Questions about saying motoring
How do you pronounce motoring?
Say MOH-tuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊtərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈməʊtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motoring?
Motoring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · tuh · ring.
Is motoring pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈməʊtərɪŋ/ (MOH-tuh-ring).