How to pronounce stooping
Say it like STOO-ping. Stooping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO).
- STOO
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stooping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stooping
American and British speakers say stooping in essentially the same way: /ˈstupɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstuːpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STOO-ping.
What does stooping mean?
- Bending the body forward in a submissive or weak manner.
- present participle and gerund of stoop How to pronounce stoop
- The act of one who stoops.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with stooping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stooping.
Questions about saying stooping
How do you pronounce stooping?
Say STOO-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈstupɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstuːpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stooping?
Stooping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO). Broken into parts: STOO · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say stooping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstupɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstuːpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.