How to pronounce ripening
Say it like RY-puh-ning. Ripening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- puh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ripening 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ripening
American and British speakers say ripening in essentially the same way: /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RY-puh-ning.
What does ripening mean?
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Questions about saying ripening
How do you pronounce ripening?
Say RY-puh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ripening?
Ripening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · puh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say ripening the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.