How to pronounce tainting
Say it like TAYN-ting. Tainting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYN).
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- TAYN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tainting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tainting
American and British speakers say tainting in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈteɪntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAYN-ting.
What does tainting mean?
- present participle and gerund of taint How to pronounce taint
Words that rhyme with tainting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tainting.
Questions about saying tainting
How do you pronounce tainting?
Say TAYN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈteɪntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tainting?
Tainting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAYN). Broken into parts: TAYN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say tainting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈteɪntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.