How to Pronounce Conning

To pronounce "conning", say CONN-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

CONN-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “conning”

"conning" has 2 syllables: conn-ing. It rhymes with fawning and wanting, if that helps it stick.

What does conning mean?

verb

  1. To study or examine carefully, especially in order to gain knowledge of; to learn, or learn by heart.
  2. To know, understand, acknowledge.

verb

  1. To trick or defraud, usually for personal gain.

verb

  1. To direct a ship; to superintend the steering of (a vessel); to watch the course of (a vessel) and direct the helmsman how to steer (especially through a channel, etc, rather than steer a compass direction).

    “The pilot conned the ship safely into the harbor.”

Synonyms

be sold a pup

Words that rhyme with conning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fawningwantingdawningdonningyawningspawningswanningpawningbohningronning

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "conning"?▾

"Conning" has 2 syllables: conn · ing.

What does "conning" mean?▾

Conning: To study or examine carefully, especially in order to gain knowledge of; to learn, or learn by heart.

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