How to pronounce banning
Say it like BAN-ing. Banning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN).
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- BAN
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Banning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of banning
American and British speakers say banning in essentially the same way: /ˈbænɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbænɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAN-ing.
What does banning mean?
- an official prohibition or edict against something
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Words that rhyme with banning
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Questions about saying banning
How do you pronounce banning?
Say BAN-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbænɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbænɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in banning?
Banning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN). Broken into parts: BAN · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say banning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbænɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbænɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.