How to Pronounce Browning

To pronounce "browning", say BROWN-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹaʊ.nɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbɹaʊ.nɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “browning”

"browning" has 2 syllables: brown-ing. It rhymes with crowning and accounting, if that helps it stick.

What does browning mean?

verb

  1. To become brown.

    “Fry the onions until they brown.”

  2. To cook something until it becomes brown.

    “Brown the onions in a large frying pan.”

noun

  1. The act or operation of giving a brown colour, as to gun barrels, cooked food, etc.
  2. Any of various preparations used to impart a brown colour to gravy, leather, etc.

Words that rhyme with browning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crowningaccountingcountingdiscountingdrowningfrowningclowningamountinggowningchowningdowning

Related words

toastingriflenonenzymaticferristanningsearingcaramelizingdarkening

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "browning"?▾

"Browning" has 2 syllables: brown · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "browning"?▾

The IPA transcription of "browning" is /ˈbɹaʊ.nɪŋ/.

What does "browning" mean?▾

Browning: To become brown.

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