How to pronounce webbing
Say it like WEB-ing. Webbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEB).
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- WEB
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Webbing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of webbing
American and British speakers say webbing in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛbɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwɛbɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEB-ing.
What does webbing mean?
- A sturdy woven fabric.“The webbing of the lawn chair made marks on his thigh.”
- A belt and shoulder harness with attached pouches used to carry a soldier's equipment, water, ammunition, etc.
- The webs of the digits.
- present participle and gerund of web How to pronounce web
Questions about saying webbing
How do you pronounce webbing?
Say WEB-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛbɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɛbɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in webbing?
Webbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEB). Broken into parts: WEB · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say webbing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛbɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwɛbɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.