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