How to pronounce stinging
Say it like STING-ing. Stinging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STING).
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- STING
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stinging pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STINGSay 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 stinging
American and British speakers say stinging in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STING-ing.
What does stinging mean?
- The act by which someone receives a sting.
- Having the capacity to sting.“stinging nettles”
- Precise and hurtful.“a stinging indictment of the American prison system”
- present participle and gerund of sting How to pronounce sting
Where does stinging come from?
From Middle English styngyng; equivalent to sting + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with stinging
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Questions about saying stinging
How do you pronounce stinging?
Say STING-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stinging?
Stinging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STING). Broken into parts: STING · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say stinging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.