How to pronounce planning
Say it like PLAN-ing. Planning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAN).
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- PLAN
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Planning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of planning
American and British speakers say planning in essentially the same way: /ˈplænɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈplænɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAN-ing.
What does planning mean?
- an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action“the planning was more fun than the trip itself”
- the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise
- the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening“his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties”
Words that rhyme with planning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of planning.
Questions about saying planning
How do you pronounce planning?
Say PLAN-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈplænɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈplænɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in planning?
Planning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAN). Broken into parts: PLAN · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say planning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplænɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈplænɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.