How to pronounce zoning
Say it like ZOH-ning. Zoning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH).
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- ZOH
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOHSay 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 zoning
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZOH-ning.
What does zoning mean?
- dividing an area into zones or sections reserved for different purposes such as residence and business and manufacturing etc
Words that rhyme with zoning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zoning.
Questions about saying zoning
How do you pronounce zoning?
Say ZOH-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈzoʊnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈzəʊnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoning?
Zoning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOH). Broken into parts: ZOH · ning.
Is zoning 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 /ˈzəʊnɪŋ/ (ZOH-ning).