How to pronounce zing
Say it like ZING. Zing is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/zɪŋ/ZING
UK British/zɪŋ/ZING
- ZING
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of zing
American and British speakers say zing in essentially the same way: /zɪŋ/ in the US and /zɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZING.
What does zing mean?
noun
- A short high-pitched humming sound, such as that made by a bullet or vibrating string.
- A witty insult or derogatory remark.
- Zest or vitality.
- To move very quickly, especially while making a high-pitched hum.
- To address a witty insult or comeback to.
- To make a zinging noise or sound.
- A high pitched humming sound.
- Used to acknowledge a witty comeback, a zinger.
Where does zing come from?
Of onomatopoeic origin.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with zing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zing.
Questions about saying zing
How do you pronounce zing?
Say ZING. The American pronunciation is /zɪŋ/. In British English it is /zɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zing?
Zing is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZING.
Do Americans and Brits say zing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zɪŋ/ and the British form is /zɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.