How to pronounce painting
Say it like PAYN-ting. Painting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYN).
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- PAYN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Painting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of painting
American and British speakers say painting in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAYN-ting.
What does painting mean?
- graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface“a small painting by Picasso”“he bought the painting as an investment”
- creating a picture with paints“he studied painting and sculpture for many years”
- the act of applying paint to a surface“you can finish the job of painting faster with a roller than with a brush”
Where does painting come from?
By surface analysis, paint + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying painting
How do you pronounce painting?
Say PAYN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in painting?
Painting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYN). Broken into parts: PAYN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say painting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.