How to Pronounce Craning

To pronounce "craning", say CRAN-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹeɪnɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkɹeɪnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “craning”

"craning" has 2 syllables: cran-ing. It rhymes with waning and pertaining, if that helps it stick.

What does craning mean?

verb

  1. To extend (one's neck).
  2. To raise or lower with, or as if with, a crane.

noun

  1. The act of one who cranes.

Words that rhyme with craning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

waningpertainingstrainingfeigningsustainingtrainingreigningmaintainingremainingcomplainingretainingentertaining

Related words

craneagecradlingcringecrookingcrickcransecrouching

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "craning"?▾

"Craning" has 2 syllables: cran · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "craning"?▾

The IPA transcription of "craning" is /ˈkɹeɪnɪŋ/.

What does "craning" mean?▾

Craning: To extend (one's neck).

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