How to pronounce fanning
Say it like FAN-ing. Fanning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAN).
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- FAN
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fanning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fanning
American and British speakers say fanning in essentially the same way: /ˈfænɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfænɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAN-ing.
What does fanning mean?
- present participle and gerund of fan How to pronounce fan
- The act by which something is fanned.
- Winnowing.
- A shooting technique in which the shooter uses one hand to hold a revolver and pull the trigger, while using the other hand to cock the hammer repeatedly in a slapping-like fashion.
Words that rhyme with fanning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fanning.
Questions about saying fanning
How do you pronounce fanning?
Say FAN-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfænɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfænɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fanning?
Fanning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAN). Broken into parts: FAN · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say fanning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfænɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfænɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.