How to pronounce tanning
Say it like TAN-ing. Tanning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN).
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- TAN
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tanning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TANSay 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 tanning
American and British speakers say tanning in essentially the same way: /ˈtænɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtænɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAN-ing.
What does tanning mean?
- present participle and gerund of tan How to pronounce tan
- The process of making leather, which does not easily decompose, from the easily decomposing skins of animals.
- The acquisition of a tan, either by exposure to the sun, or artificially.
- A spanking.
Words that rhyme with tanning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tanning.
Questions about saying tanning
How do you pronounce tanning?
Say TAN-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtænɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtænɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tanning?
Tanning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN). Broken into parts: TAN · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say tanning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtænɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtænɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.