How to pronounce toning
Say it like TOH-ning. Toning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of toning
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-ning.
What does toning mean?
- present participle and gerund of tone How to pronounce tone
- Use of color; tone.
- The improvement of muscle tone.
Words that rhyme with toning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of toning.
Questions about saying toning
How do you pronounce toning?
Say TOH-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toning?
Toning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · ning.
Is toning pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtəʊnɪŋ/ (TOH-ning).