How to pronounce grinning
Say it like GRIN-ing. Grinning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIN).
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- GRIN
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grinning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of grinning
American and British speakers say grinning in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRIN-ing.
What does grinning mean?
- present participle and gerund of grin How to pronounce grin“I’m grinning because someone told me a joke.”
- The act or expression of one who grins.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with grinning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grinning.
Questions about saying grinning
How do you pronounce grinning?
Say GRIN-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grinning?
Grinning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIN). Broken into parts: GRIN · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say grinning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.