How to pronounce singing
Say it like SING-ing. Singing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING).
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- SING
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Singing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of singing
American and British speakers say singing in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SING-ing.
What does singing mean?
- the act of singing vocal music
- disclosing information or giving evidence about another
- smooth and flowing
Where does singing come from?
From Middle English syngyng; equivalent to sing + -ing.
Words that rhyme with singing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of singing.
Questions about saying singing
How do you pronounce singing?
Say SING-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in singing?
Singing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING). Broken into parts: SING · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say singing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.