How to pronounce spanning
Say it like SPAN-ing. Spanning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAN).
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- SPAN
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spanning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPANSay 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 spanning
American and British speakers say spanning in essentially the same way: /ˈspænɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈspænɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPAN-ing.
What does spanning mean?
- present participle and gerund of span How to pronounce span
- The process by which something is spanned.
Words that rhyme with spanning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spanning.
Questions about saying spanning
How do you pronounce spanning?
Say SPAN-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈspænɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈspænɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spanning?
Spanning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAN). Broken into parts: SPAN · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say spanning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspænɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈspænɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.