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