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