How to pronounce loaning
Say it like LOH-ning. Loaning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loaning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of loaning
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-ning.
What does loaning mean?
- The granting of a loan.
- A lane.
- present participle and gerund of loan How to pronounce loan
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Words that rhyme with loaning
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Questions about saying loaning
How do you pronounce loaning?
Say LOH-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈləʊnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loaning?
Loaning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · ning.
Is loaning pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈləʊnɪŋ/ (LOH-ning).