How to pronounce performing
Say it like per-FOR-ming. Performing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- per
- FOR
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Performing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of performing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-FAW-ming.
What does performing mean?
- the performance of a part or role in a drama
Where does performing come from?
From perform + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with performing
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Questions about saying performing
How do you pronounce performing?
Say per-FOR-ming. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈfɔrmɪŋ/. In British English it is /pəˈfɔːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in performing?
Performing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: per · FOR · ming.
Is performing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pəˈfɔːmɪŋ/ (puh-FAW-ming).