How to pronounce tailoring
Say it like TAY-luh-ring. Tailoring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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- TAY
- luh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tailoring pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tailoring
American and British speakers say tailoring in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪlərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈteɪlərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAY-luh-ring.
What does tailoring mean?
- present participle and gerund of tailor How to pronounce tailor
- Work done by a tailor.
- Any modification or ornamentation.
Questions about saying tailoring
How do you pronounce tailoring?
Say TAY-luh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪlərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈteɪlərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tailoring?
Tailoring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · luh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say tailoring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪlərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈteɪlərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.