How to pronounce timing
Say it like TY-ming. Timing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Timing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of timing
American and British speakers say timing in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TY-ming.
What does timing mean?
- the time when something happens
- the regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to achieve a desired effect (as in music, theater, athletics, mechanics)
Words that rhyme with timing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of timing.
Questions about saying timing
How do you pronounce timing?
Say TY-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in timing?
Timing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say timing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.