How to pronounce dawning
Say it like DAW-ning. Dawning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAW).
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- DAW
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dawning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dawning
American and British speakers say dawning in essentially the same way: /ˈdɔnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdɔːnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAW-ning.
What does dawning mean?
- Dawn.
- The first beginnings of something.
- present participle and gerund of dawn How to pronounce dawn
Where does dawning come from?
From Middle English dawnynge, an alteration of dawing, under the influence of North Germanic cognates (compare Swedish, Danish dagning).
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Words that rhyme with dawning
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Questions about saying dawning
How do you pronounce dawning?
Say DAW-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɔːnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dawning?
Dawning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAW). Broken into parts: DAW · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say dawning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɔnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdɔːnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.