How to pronounce returning
Say it like rih-TUR-ning. Returning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- rih
- TUR
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Returning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of returning
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-TUR-ning.
What does returning mean?
- tending to return to an earlier state
- tending to be turned back
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with returning
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Questions about saying returning
How do you pronounce returning?
Say rih-TUR-ning. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈtɝnɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈtɜːnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in returning?
Returning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: rih · TUR · ning.
Is returning 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 /rɪˈtɜːnɪŋ/ (rih-TUR-ning).