How to pronounce shaping
Say it like SHAY-ping. Shaping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY).
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- SHAY
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shaping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shaping
American and British speakers say shaping in essentially the same way: /ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHAY-ping.
What does shaping mean?
- any process serving to define the shape of something
- the act of fabricating something in a particular shape
- forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning“a formative influence”“a formative experience”
Where does shaping come from?
From Middle English schapynge, equivalent to shape + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with shaping
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Questions about saying shaping
How do you pronounce shaping?
Say SHAY-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shaping?
Shaping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAY). Broken into parts: SHAY · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say shaping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.