How to pronounce tuning
Say it like TOO-ning. Tuning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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- TOO
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tuning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tuning
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: TYOO-ning.
What does tuning mean?
- (music) calibrating something (an instrument or electronic circuit) to a standard frequency
Words that rhyme with tuning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tuning.
Questions about saying tuning
How do you pronounce tuning?
Say TOO-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈtunɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tuning?
Tuning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · ning.
Is tuning pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈtjuːnɪŋ/ (TYOO-ning).