English pronunciation · Words Starting with F

Following Pronunciation

Following is pronounced FAH-loh-ing, IPA /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/.

FAH-loh-ing

US /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/  ·  UK /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/

Syllables: FAH · loh · ing (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)

adjective and noun; also verb: Coming next, or the group of people who support someone.

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Following in a Sentence

  • We met again the following week.
  • The band has a loyal following in Japan.
  • Answer the following three questions in full.

Common Mispronunciations of Following

Not fuh-LOH-ing

Adding the -ing does not move the stress, so it stays on the opening syllable: FAH-loh-ing.

Not FAH-loh-een

The -ing ending closes with the ng of song. Turning it into een is common for speakers of languages that lack that final sound.

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