How to pronounce scooping
Say it like SKOO-ping. Scooping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOO).
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- SKOO
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scooping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scooping
American and British speakers say scooping in essentially the same way: /ˈskupɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈskuːpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKOO-ping.
What does scooping mean?
- present participle and gerund of scoop How to pronounce scoop
- The process or result of something being scooped.
- A singing technique in which the singer begins by singing a note slightly below the desired pitch, and then slides up to it.
Words that rhyme with scooping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scooping.
Questions about saying scooping
How do you pronounce scooping?
Say SKOO-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈskupɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈskuːpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scooping?
Scooping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOO). Broken into parts: SKOO · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say scooping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskupɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈskuːpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.