How to pronounce shining
Say it like SHY-ning. Shining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHY).
- SHY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shining pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHYSay 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 shining
American and British speakers say shining in essentially the same way: /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHY-ning.
What does shining mean?
- Emitting light.
- Reflecting light.
- Having a high polish or sheen.
- present participle and gerund of shine How to pronounce shine
- A bright emission of light; a gleam.
Where does shining come from?
By surface analysis, shine + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with shining
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shining.
Questions about saying shining
How do you pronounce shining?
Say SHY-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shining?
Shining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHY). Broken into parts: SHY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say shining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.