How to pronounce staring
Say it like STER-ing. Staring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STER).
- STER
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Staring pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of staring
American and British speakers say staring in essentially the same way: /ˈstɛrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstɛərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAIR-ring.
What does staring mean?
- present participle and gerund of stare How to pronounce stare
- The act of one who stares.
- Shining; vivid, garish.
- Looking fixedly with wide-open eyes.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- gazing
- agaze
- arrant
- complete
- consummate
- double-dyed
- everlasting
- gross
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with staring
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of staring.
Questions about saying staring
How do you pronounce staring?
Say STER-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstɛərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in staring?
Staring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STER). Broken into parts: STER · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say staring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɛrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstɛərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.