How to pronounce crowning
Say it like KROW-ning. Crowning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROW).
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- KROW
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crowning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of crowning
American and British speakers say crowning in essentially the same way: /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROW-ning.
What does crowning mean?
- present participle and gerund of crown How to pronounce crown
- Supreme; of a surpassing quality or quantity.
- Located on the top or summit.
- A coronation.“The crownings of the two successive monarchs were only a year apart.”
- The act of one who crowns (in various senses).
Where does crowning come from?
From Middle English crowninge, crounende, equivalent to crown + -ing.
Words that rhyme with crowning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crowning.
Questions about saying crowning
How do you pronounce crowning?
Say KROW-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crowning?
Crowning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROW). Broken into parts: KROW · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say crowning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.