How to pronounce tarnishing
Say it like TAR-nih-shing. Tarnishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtɑrnɪʃɪŋ/TAR-nih-shing
UK British/ˈtɑːnɪʃɪŋ/TAH-nih-shing
- TAR
- nih
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tarnishing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tarnishing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAH-nih-shing.
What does tarnishing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of tarnish How to pronounce tarnish
- The act by which something is tarnished.
Questions about saying tarnishing
How do you pronounce tarnishing?
Say TAR-nih-shing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑrnɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtɑːnɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tarnishing?
Tarnishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAR). Broken into parts: TAR · nih · shing.
Is tarnishing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɑːnɪʃɪŋ/ (TAH-nih-shing).