How to pronounce donning
Say it like DON-ing. Donning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DON).
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US American/ˈdɑnɪŋ/DON-ing
UK British/ˈdɒnɪŋ/DON-ing
- DON
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Donning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DONSay 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 donning
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DON-ing.
What does donning mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of don How to pronounce don
Questions about saying donning
How do you pronounce donning?
Say DON-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɒnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in donning?
Donning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DON). Broken into parts: DON · ing.
Is donning 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 /ˈdɒnɪŋ/ (DON-ing).