How to pronounce ramming
Say it like RAM-ing. Ramming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAM).
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- RAM
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ramming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAMSay this part loudest and longest. 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 ramming
American and British speakers say ramming in essentially the same way: /ˈræmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈræmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAM-ing.
What does ramming mean?
- present participle and gerund of ram How to pronounce ram
- A collision where something is rammed.
Words that rhyme with ramming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ramming.
Questions about saying ramming
How do you pronounce ramming?
Say RAM-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈræmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈræmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ramming?
Ramming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAM). Broken into parts: RAM · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say ramming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈræmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.