How to pronounce parenting
Say it like PER-un-ting. Parenting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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- PER
- un
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parenting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of parenting
American and British speakers say parenting in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛrəntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpɛərəntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAIR-run-ting.
What does parenting mean?
- The process of raising and educating a child from birth until adulthood.“authoritarian parenting style”
- present participle and gerund of parent How to pronounce parent
Questions about saying parenting
How do you pronounce parenting?
Say PER-un-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɛərəntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parenting?
Parenting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · un · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say parenting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛrəntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpɛərəntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.