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