How to pronounce inning
Say it like IN-ing. Inning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay 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 inning
American and British speakers say inning in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-ing.
What does inning mean?
- (baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
Where does inning come from?
Back-formation from innings, mistaken to be plural of the time period, not the entries of the batters/batsmen.
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Questions about saying inning
How do you pronounce inning?
Say IN-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inning?
Inning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say inning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.