How to pronounce mourning
Say it like MOR-ning. Mourning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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- MOR
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mourning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mourning
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAW-ning.
What does mourning mean?
- state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
- the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief
- sorrowful through loss or deprivation“bereft of hope”
Where does mourning come from?
By surface analysis, mourn + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with mourning
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Words that sound like mourning
Questions about saying mourning
How do you pronounce mourning?
Say MOR-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mourning?
Mourning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · ning.
Is mourning pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ (MAW-ning).
What words sound the same as mourning?
Mourning sounds the same as morning in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.