How to pronounce pioneering
Say it like py-uh-NEER-ing. Pioneering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEER).
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- py
- uh
- NEER
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pioneering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEERSay 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 pioneering
American and British speakers say pioneering in essentially the same way: /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: py-uh-NEER-ing.
What does pioneering mean?
- present participle and gerund of pioneer How to pronounce pioneer
- Involving accomplishments or activities that have not been done before, or developing or using new methods or techniques.“Norway as a polar nation would not have been what it is today without their tireless pioneering efforts.”
- The activity of the verb pioneer.
- A scoutcraft skill that involves building structures using staves and knots.
Words that rhyme with pioneering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pioneering.
Questions about saying pioneering
How do you pronounce pioneering?
Say py-uh-NEER-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pioneering?
Pioneering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEER). Broken into parts: py · uh · NEER · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say pioneering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.