How to pronounce mining
Say it like MY-ning. Mining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mining pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mining
American and British speakers say mining in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MY-ning.
What does mining mean?
- the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
- laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment
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Words that rhyme with mining
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mining.
Questions about saying mining
How do you pronounce mining?
Say MY-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mining?
Mining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say mining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.