How to pronounce romping
Say it like ROM-ping. Romping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROM).
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- ROM
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Romping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of romping
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROM-ping.
What does romping mean?
Words that rhyme with romping
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Questions about saying romping
How do you pronounce romping?
Say ROM-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑmpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɒmpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in romping?
Romping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROM). Broken into parts: ROM · ping.
Is romping pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈrɒmpɪŋ/ (ROM-ping).