How to pronounce plaining
Say it like PLAY-ning. Plaining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plaining pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plaining
American and British speakers say plaining in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpleɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-ning.
What does plaining mean?
Words that rhyme with plaining
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plaining.
Questions about saying plaining
How do you pronounce plaining?
Say PLAY-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plaining?
Plaining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say plaining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.