How to pronounce planting
Say it like PLAN-ting. Planting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAN).
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- PLAN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Planting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of planting
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: PLAHN-ting.
What does planting mean?
- the act of fixing firmly in place“he ordered the planting of policemen outside every doorway”
- a collection of plants (trees or shrubs or flowers) in a particular area“the landscape architect suggested a small planting in the northwest corner”
- putting seeds or young plants in the ground to grow“the planting of corn is hard work”
Words that rhyme with planting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of planting.
Questions about saying planting
How do you pronounce planting?
Say PLAN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈplæntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈplɑːntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in planting?
Planting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAN). Broken into parts: PLAN · ting.
Is planting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈplɑːntɪŋ/ (PLAHN-ting).