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