How to pronounce teething
Say it like TEE-thing. Teething has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- thing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teething 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.
- thingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of teething
American and British speakers say teething in essentially the same way: /ˈtiðɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtiːðɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-thing.
What does teething mean?
- The eruption, through the gums, of the milk teeth; dentition.
- present participle and gerund of teethe How to pronounce teethe
Where does teething come from?
From teethe + -ing.
Words that rhyme with teething
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of teething.
Questions about saying teething
How do you pronounce teething?
Say TEE-thing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtiðɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtiːðɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teething?
Teething has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · thing.
Do Americans and Brits say teething the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtiðɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtiːðɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.