How to pronounce gnawing
Say it like NAW-ing. Gnawing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAW).
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US American/ˈnɔɪŋ/NAW-ing
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- NAW
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gnawing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does gnawing mean?
adjective
- severe or intense
- present participle and gerund of gnaw How to pronounce gnaw
- The process by which something is gnawed.
- A sensation of being gnawed.
Where does gnawing come from?
From Middle English gnawynge; equivalent to gnaw + -ing.
Words that rhyme with gnawing
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Questions about saying gnawing
How do you pronounce gnawing?
Say NAW-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɔɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gnawing?
Gnawing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAW). Broken into parts: NAW · ing.