How to pronounce wiping
Say it like WY-ping. Wiping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce wiping. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- WY
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wiping 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.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wiping
American and British speakers say wiping in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WY-ping.
What does wiping mean?
- present participle and gerund of wipe How to pronounce wipe
- The act by which something is wiped.
- Material wiped off something.
- A thrashing.
Words that rhyme with wiping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wiping.
Questions about saying wiping
How do you pronounce wiping?
Say WY-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wiping?
Wiping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say wiping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.