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