How to pronounce adorning
Say it like uh-DOR-ning. Adorning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOR).
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- uh
- DOR
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adorning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of adorning
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-DAW-ning.
What does adorning mean?
- present participle and gerund of adorn How to pronounce adorn
Words that rhyme with adorning
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Questions about saying adorning
How do you pronounce adorning?
Say uh-DOR-ning. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɔrnɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈdɔːnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adorning?
Adorning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOR). Broken into parts: uh · DOR · ning.
Is adorning pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈdɔːnɪŋ/ (uh-DAW-ning).