How to pronounce pinging
Say it like PING-ing. Pinging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PING).
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- PING
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinging pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pinging
American and British speakers say pinging in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪŋɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpɪŋɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PING-ing.
What does pinging mean?
- present participle and gerund of ping How to pronounce ping
- The sound of a ping.
- The act of sending a ping, as by a submarine or over a computer network.
Words that rhyme with pinging
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pinging.
Questions about saying pinging
How do you pronounce pinging?
Say PING-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪŋɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪŋɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinging?
Pinging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PING). Broken into parts: PING · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say pinging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪŋɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpɪŋɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.