How to pronounce zippering
Say it like ZIP-uh-ring. Zippering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIP).
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- ZIP
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zippering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of zippering
American and British speakers say zippering in essentially the same way: /ˈzɪpərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈzɪpərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZIP-uh-ring.
What does zippering mean?
- present participle and gerund of zipper How to pronounce zipper
Questions about saying zippering
How do you pronounce zippering?
Say ZIP-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪpərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈzɪpərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zippering?
Zippering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIP). Broken into parts: ZIP · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say zippering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɪpərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈzɪpərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.