How to pronounce storming
Say it like STOR-ming. Storming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOR).
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- STOR
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Storming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of storming
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAW-ming.
What does storming mean?
- present participle and gerund of storm How to pronounce storm
- The act by which something is stormed.“the stormings of cities throughout history”
- The act of one who storms or rages.
Words that rhyme with storming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of storming.
Questions about saying storming
How do you pronounce storming?
Say STOR-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɔrmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstɔːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in storming?
Storming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOR). Broken into parts: STOR · ming.
Is storming pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstɔːmɪŋ/ (STAW-ming).