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