How to pronounce ringing
Say it like RING-ing. Ringing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING).
- RING
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ringing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ringing
American and British speakers say ringing in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RING-ing.
What does ringing mean?
- the sound of a bell ringing“the distinctive ring of the church bell”“the ringing of the telephone”
- the giving of a ring as a token of engagement
- having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with ringing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ringing.
Questions about saying ringing
How do you pronounce ringing?
Say RING-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ringing?
Ringing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING). Broken into parts: RING · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say ringing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.