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