How to pronounce churning
Say it like CHUR-ning. Churning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUR).
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- CHUR
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Churning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of churning
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHUR-ning.
What does churning mean?
- present participle and gerund of churn How to pronounce churn
- The act by which something is churned.
- The quantity of butter prepared (by churning) at one time.
Words that rhyme with churning
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Questions about saying churning
How do you pronounce churning?
Say CHUR-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɝnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɜːnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in churning?
Churning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUR). Broken into parts: CHUR · ning.
Is churning 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 /ˈtʃɜːnɪŋ/ (CHUR-ning).