How to pronounce paintings
Say it like PAYN-tingz. Paintings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYN).
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- PAYN
- tingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paintings 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.
- tingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paintings
American and British speakers say paintings in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAYN-tingz.
What does paintings mean?
- plural of painting How to pronounce painting
Questions about saying paintings
How do you pronounce paintings?
Say PAYN-tingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paintings?
Paintings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYN). Broken into parts: PAYN · tingz.
Do Americans and Brits say paintings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.