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