How to pronounce whining
Say it like WY-ning. Whining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
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- WY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whining pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYSay 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 whining
American and British speakers say whining in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwaɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WY-ning.
What does whining mean?
- present participle and gerund of whine How to pronounce whine
- gerund of whine How to pronounce whine“Stop your whining!”
Words that rhyme with whining
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whining.
Questions about saying whining
How do you pronounce whining?
Say WY-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whining?
Whining has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say whining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.