How to pronounce weeping
Say it like WEE-ping. Weeping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
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- WEE
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weeping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of weeping
American and British speakers say weeping in essentially the same way: /ˈwipɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwiːpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEE-ping.
What does weeping mean?
- present participle and gerund of weep How to pronounce weep
- Action of the verb to weep.“Their constant weepings kept us awake.”
Where does weeping come from?
Inherited from Middle English wepynge.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with weeping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of weeping.
Questions about saying weeping
How do you pronounce weeping?
Say WEE-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈwipɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwiːpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weeping?
Weeping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say weeping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwipɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwiːpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.