To pronounce "chaining", say CHAIN-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃeɪnɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈtʃeɪnɪŋ/
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"chaining" has 2 syllables: chain-ing. It rhymes with waning and pertaining, if that helps it stick.
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Chaining" has 2 syllables: chain · ing.
The IPA transcription of "chaining" is /ˈtʃeɪnɪŋ/.
Chaining: To fasten something with a chain.
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