How to pronounce stringing
Say it like STRING-ing. Stringing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRING).
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- STRING
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stringing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRINGSay 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 stringing
American and British speakers say stringing in essentially the same way: /ˈstrɪŋɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstrɪŋɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRING-ing.
What does stringing mean?
- present participle and gerund of string How to pronounce string
- The act by which something is strung.
- A defect in 3D printing where strings or whiskers of material are left on the finished product.
Words that rhyme with stringing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stringing.
Questions about saying stringing
How do you pronounce stringing?
Say STRING-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɪŋɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstrɪŋɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stringing?
Stringing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRING). Broken into parts: STRING · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say stringing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrɪŋɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstrɪŋɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.