How to pronounce pining
Say it like PY-ning. Pining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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- PY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pining pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYSay 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 pining
American and British speakers say pining in essentially the same way: /ˈpaɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpaɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PY-ning.
What does pining mean?
Words that rhyme with pining
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Questions about saying pining
How do you pronounce pining?
Say PY-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pining?
Pining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say pining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpaɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.