How to pronounce conning
Say it like KON-ing. Conning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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US American/ˈkɑnɪŋ/KON-ing
UK British/ˈkɒnɪŋ/KON-ing
- KON
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of conning
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-ing.
What does conning mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of con How to pronounce con
- present participle and gerund of conn How to pronounce conn
- present participle and gerund of conne
- reckoning
Questions about saying conning
How do you pronounce conning?
Say KON-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conning?
Conning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · ing.
Is conning pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒnɪŋ/ (KON-ing).