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