How to pronounce naming
Say it like NAY-ming. Naming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naming 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.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of naming
American and British speakers say naming in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈneɪmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAY-ming.
What does naming mean?
- the verbal act of naming“the part he failed was the naming of state capitals”
- the act of putting a person into a non-elective position“the appointment had to be approved by the whole committee”
- inclined to or serving for the giving of names“the appellative faculty of children”“the appellative function of some primitive rites”
Words that rhyme with naming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of naming.
Questions about saying naming
How do you pronounce naming?
Say NAY-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈneɪmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naming?
Naming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say naming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈneɪmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.