How to pronounce viewing
Say it like VYOO-ing. Viewing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VYOO).
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- VYOO
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viewing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of viewing
American and British speakers say viewing in essentially the same way: /ˈvjuɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈvjuːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: VYOO-ing.
What does viewing mean?
- the display of a motion picture
- a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial“there's no weeping at an Irish wake”
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Words that rhyme with viewing
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Questions about saying viewing
How do you pronounce viewing?
Say VYOO-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈvjuɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈvjuːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viewing?
Viewing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VYOO). Broken into parts: VYOO · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say viewing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvjuɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈvjuːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.