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