How to pronounce rhyming
Say it like RY-ming. Rhyming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhyming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay 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 rhyming
American and British speakers say rhyming in essentially the same way: /ˈraɪmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈraɪmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RY-ming.
What does rhyming mean?
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Words that rhyme with rhyming
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Questions about saying rhyming
How do you pronounce rhyming?
Say RY-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈraɪmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhyming?
Rhyming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say rhyming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraɪmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈraɪmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.