How to pronounce printing
Say it like PRIN-ting. Printing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIN).
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- PRIN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Printing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of printing
American and British speakers say printing in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈprɪntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIN-ting.
What does printing mean?
- text handwritten in the style of printed matter
- the business of producing printed material for sale or distribution
- reproduction by applying ink to paper as for publication
Where does printing come from?
By surface analysis, print + -ing.
Words that rhyme with printing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of printing.
Questions about saying printing
How do you pronounce printing?
Say PRIN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈprɪntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in printing?
Printing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIN). Broken into parts: PRIN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say printing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈprɪntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.