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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