How to pronounce wainscotting
Say it like WAYN-skaw-ting. Wainscotting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYN).
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- WAYN
- skaw
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wainscotting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- skawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wainscotting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WAYN-skot-ing.
What does wainscotting mean?
- Wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls.
- present participle and gerund of wainscot How to pronounce wainscot
Where does wainscotting come from?
From wainscot + -ing.
Questions about saying wainscotting
How do you pronounce wainscotting?
Say WAYN-skaw-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪnskɔtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈweɪnskɒtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wainscotting?
Wainscotting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYN). Broken into parts: WAYN · skaw · ting.
Is wainscotting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈweɪnskɒtɪŋ/ (WAYN-skot-ing).