How to pronounce priming
Say it like PRY-ming. Priming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY).
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- PRY
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Priming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of priming
American and British speakers say priming in essentially the same way: /ˈpraɪmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpraɪmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRY-ming.
What does priming mean?
- A substance used as a primer.
- A form of seed planting preparation in which the seeds are presoaked in a nanoparticle solution.
- A harmful condition in which water is carried over from the boiler of a steam locomotive.
- present participle and gerund of prime How to pronounce prime
Words that rhyme with priming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of priming.
Questions about saying priming
How do you pronounce priming?
Say PRY-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈpraɪmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpraɪmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in priming?
Priming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY). Broken into parts: PRY · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say priming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpraɪmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpraɪmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.