How to pronounce warning
Say it like WOR-ning. Warning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɔrnɪŋ/WOR-ning
UK British/ˈwɔːnɪŋ/WAW-ning
- WOR
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of warning
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-ning.
What does warning mean?
verb
- present participle of warn How to pronounce warn
- An instance of warning someone.
- Something spoken or written that is intended to warn.“The boss gave him a warning that he would be fired if he did not desist from his behaviour.”
- Used to warn of danger in signs and notices.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- caution
- admonition
- monition
- word of advice
- admonitory
- cautionary
- exemplary
- monitory
Words that rhyme with warning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of warning.
Questions about saying warning
How do you pronounce warning?
Say WOR-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warning?
Warning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · ning.
Is warning pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ (WAW-ning).