How to pronounce stripping
Say it like STRIP-ing. Stripping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIP).
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- STRIP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stripping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRIPSay 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 stripping
American and British speakers say stripping in essentially the same way: /ˈstrɪpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstrɪpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRIP-ing.
What does stripping mean?
- the removal of covering
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with stripping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stripping.
Questions about saying stripping
How do you pronounce stripping?
Say STRIP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɪpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstrɪpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stripping?
Stripping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIP). Broken into parts: STRIP · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say stripping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrɪpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstrɪpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.