How to pronounce wringing
Say it like RING-ing. Wringing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING).
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- RING
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wringing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wringing
American and British speakers say wringing in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RING-ing.
What does wringing mean?
- present participle and gerund of wring How to pronounce wring
- The act by which something is wrung.
Where does wringing come from?
From Middle English wryngynge; equivalent to wring + -ing.
Words that rhyme with wringing
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Words that sound like wringing
Questions about saying wringing
How do you pronounce wringing?
Say RING-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wringing?
Wringing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING). Broken into parts: RING · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say wringing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as wringing?
Wringing sounds the same as ringing in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.