How to pronounce netting
Say it like NET-ing. Netting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NET).
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- NET
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Netting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of netting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NET-ing.
What does netting mean?
- Something that acts as, or looks like, a net.
- present participle and gerund of net How to pronounce net
Where does netting come from?
From net + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with netting
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Questions about saying netting
How do you pronounce netting?
Say NET-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnɛtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in netting?
Netting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NET). Broken into parts: NET · ing.
Is netting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈnɛtɪŋ/ (NET-ing).