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