How to pronounce teeming
Say it like TEE-ming. Teeming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teeming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of teeming
American and British speakers say teeming in essentially the same way: /ˈtimɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtiːmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-ming.
What does teeming mean?
- present participle and gerund of teem How to pronounce teem
- Abundantly filled with especially living things.
- Referring to large quantities of rain.
Words that rhyme with teeming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of teeming.
Questions about saying teeming
How do you pronounce teeming?
Say TEE-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈtimɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtiːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teeming?
Teeming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say teeming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtimɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtiːmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.