How to pronounce earning
Say it like UR-ning. Earning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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- UR
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of earning
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-ning.
What does earning mean?
- present participle and gerund of earn How to pronounce earn
Words that rhyme with earning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of earning.
Questions about saying earning
How do you pronounce earning?
Say UR-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɜːnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earning?
Earning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · ning.
Is earning pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɜːnɪŋ/ (UR-ning).