How to pronounce taming
Say it like TAY-ming. Taming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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- TAY
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taming 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.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of taming
American and British speakers say taming in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈteɪmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAY-ming.
What does taming mean?
- present participle and gerund of tame How to pronounce tame
- The process by which a person, animal or thing is tamed.
Words that rhyme with taming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of taming.
Questions about saying taming
How do you pronounce taming?
Say TAY-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈteɪmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taming?
Taming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say taming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈteɪmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.