How to pronounce rooming
Say it like ROO-ming. Rooming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rooming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rooming
American and British speakers say rooming in essentially the same way: /ˈrumɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈruːmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-ming.
What does rooming mean?
- present participle and gerund of room How to pronounce room
Words that rhyme with rooming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rooming.
Questions about saying rooming
How do you pronounce rooming?
Say ROO-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈrumɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈruːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rooming?
Rooming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say rooming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrumɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈruːmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.