How to pronounce fawning
Say it like FAW-ning. Fawning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAW).
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- FAW
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fawning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAWSay 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 fawning
American and British speakers say fawning in essentially the same way: /ˈfɔnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfɔːnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAW-ning.
What does fawning mean?
- present participle and gerund of fawn How to pronounce fawn
- Seeking favor by way of flattery; flattering, servile.
- Servile flattery.
Words that rhyme with fawning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fawning.
Questions about saying fawning
How do you pronounce fawning?
Say FAW-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fawning?
Fawning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAW). Broken into parts: FAW · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say fawning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɔnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfɔːnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.