How to pronounce moaning
Say it like MOH-ning. Moaning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moaning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay 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 moaning
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-ning.
What does moaning mean?
Words that rhyme with moaning
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Questions about saying moaning
How do you pronounce moaning?
Say MOH-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈməʊnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moaning?
Moaning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · ning.
Is moaning 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 /ˈməʊnɪŋ/ (MOH-ning).