How to pronounce reforming
Say it like rih-FOR-ming. Reforming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- rih
- FOR
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reforming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reforming
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-FAW-ming.
What does reforming mean?
- present participle and gerund of reform How to pronounce reform
- reformation
- A catalytic process, whereby short-chain molecules are combined to make larger ones; used in the petrochemical industry.
Words that rhyme with reforming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reforming.
Questions about saying reforming
How do you pronounce reforming?
Say rih-FOR-ming. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈfɔrmɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈfɔːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reforming?
Reforming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: rih · FOR · ming.
Is reforming pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈfɔːmɪŋ/ (rih-FAW-ming).