How to pronounce tamping
Say it like TAM-ping. Tamping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAM).
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US American/ˈtæmpɪŋ/TAM-ping
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- TAM
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tamping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does tamping mean?
adjective
- Very angry; fuming.
- present participle and gerund of tamp How to pronounce tamp
- The act of one who tamps; specifically, the act of filling up a hole in a rock, or the branch of a mine, with earth, sand, or similar material in order to contain and direct explosive force meant to blast the rock or collapse the mine.
- The material used in tamping.
Where does tamping come from?
From tamp + -ing.
Words that rhyme with tamping
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Questions about saying tamping
How do you pronounce tamping?
Say TAM-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæmpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tamping?
Tamping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAM). Broken into parts: TAM · ping.