How to pronounce paring
Say it like PER-ing. Paring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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US American/ˈpɛrɪŋ/PER-ing
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- PER
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paring 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does paring mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of pare How to pronounce pare
- A fragment or shaving that has been pared.
- The cutting off of the surface of grassland for tillage.
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Words that rhyme with paring
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Words that sound like paring
Questions about saying paring
How do you pronounce paring?
Say PER-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paring?
Paring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · ing.
What words sound the same as paring?
Paring sounds the same as pairing in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.