How to pronounce warnings
Say it like WOR-ningz. Warnings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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US American/ˈwɔrnɪŋz/WOR-ningz
UK British/ˈwɔːnɪŋz/WAW-ningz
- WOR
- ningz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warnings 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.
- ningzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of warnings
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-ningz.
What does warnings mean?
noun
- plural of warning How to pronounce warning
Questions about saying warnings
How do you pronounce warnings?
Say WOR-ningz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrnɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːnɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warnings?
Warnings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · ningz.
Is warnings 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 /ˈwɔːnɪŋz/ (WAW-ningz).