How to pronounce nailing
Say it like NAY-ling. Nailing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nailing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nailing
American and British speakers say nailing in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈneɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAY-ling.
What does nailing mean?
- present participle and gerund of nail How to pronounce nail
- A mechanical fastening by means of nails.
Words that rhyme with nailing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nailing.
Questions about saying nailing
How do you pronounce nailing?
Say NAY-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈneɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nailing?
Nailing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say nailing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈneɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.