How to pronounce straining
Say it like STRAY-ning. Straining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAY).
- STRAY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Straining pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of straining
American and British speakers say straining in essentially the same way: /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRAY-ning.
What does straining mean?
- present participle and gerund of strain How to pronounce strain
- The act by which one strains. (muscles, etc)
- filtering, the process of passing something through a strainer.
Words that rhyme with straining
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of straining.
Questions about saying straining
How do you pronounce straining?
Say STRAY-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in straining?
Straining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAY). Broken into parts: STRAY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say straining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.