How to pronounce whiting
Say it like WY-ting. Whiting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
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- WY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whiting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of whiting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WY-ting.
What does whiting mean?
- A fine white chalk used in paints, putty, whitewash etc.
- A fish, Merlangius merlangus (family Gadidae), similar to cod, found in the North Atlantic; English whiting (US).
- Any of several marine fish found in North American coastal waters, including hakes (genus Merluccius), especially Merluccius bilinearis (silver hake).
- Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus, syn. Theragra chalcogramma).
- present participle and gerund of white How to pronounce white
Where does whiting come from?
From white + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with whiting
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Questions about saying whiting
How do you pronounce whiting?
Say WY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whiting?
Whiting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · ting.
Is whiting 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 /ˈwaɪtɪŋ/ (WY-ting).