How to pronounce building
building
/ˈbɪldɪŋ/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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Building, sound by sound
| /b/as in bed | A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /d/as in day | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /ŋ/as in sing | A nasal sound made with the back of the tongue. No “g” at the end. |
In a sentence
It is the oldest wooden building in existence.
More words with the /ŋ/ sound
- zheng/zeŋ/
- huang/hwæŋ/
- banquet/ˈbæŋkwət/
- phuong/fuːˈɔːŋ/
- xiang/ˈʃiːɑːŋ/
- hmong/mɔːŋ/
- wyoming/waɪˈəʊmɪŋ/
- phishing/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
- aisling/ˈeɪslɪŋ/
- hoang/həʊŋ/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce building?
Building is pronounced /ˈbɪldɪŋ/ in American English.
How many syllables are in building?
Building has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in building?
The first syllable: /ˈbɪldɪŋ/.