How to pronounce phoning
Say it like FOH-ning. Phoning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phoning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phoning
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-ning.
What does phoning mean?
- present participle and gerund of phone How to pronounce phone
- The act of placing a telephone call.
Words that rhyme with phoning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phoning.
Questions about saying phoning
How do you pronounce phoning?
Say FOH-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phoning?
Phoning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · ning.
Is phoning pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfəʊnɪŋ/ (FOH-ning).