How to pronounce beaning
Say it like BEE-ning. Beaning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beaning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of beaning
American and British speakers say beaning in essentially the same way: /ˈbinɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbiːnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEE-ning.
What does beaning mean?
- present participle and gerund of bean How to pronounce bean
Words that rhyme with beaning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beaning.
Questions about saying beaning
How do you pronounce beaning?
Say BEE-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈbinɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbiːnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beaning?
Beaning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say beaning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbinɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbiːnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.