How to pronounce programming
Say it like PROH-gram-ing. Programming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- gram
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Programming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of programming
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-gram-ing.
What does programming mean?
- setting an order and time for planned events
- creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something
Where does programming come from?
From program /program + -ing.
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Questions about saying programming
How do you pronounce programming?
Say PROH-gram-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊˌɡræmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊˌɡræmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in programming?
Programming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · gram · ing.
Is programming pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈprəʊˌɡræmɪŋ/ (PROH-gram-ing).