How to Pronounce Dawning

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdɔːnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dawning”

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

What does dawning mean?

verb

  1. To begin to brighten with daylight.

    “A new day dawns.”

  2. To start to appear or be realized.

    “I don’t want to be there when the truth dawns on him.”

noun

  1. Dawn.
  2. The first beginnings of something.

Words that rhyme with dawning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fawningwantingdonningyawningspawningswanningconningpawningbohningronning

Related words

daybreakcockcrowdayspringsunupsunrisemorningaurora

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dawning"?▾

"Dawning" has 2 syllables: dawn · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "dawning"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dawning" is /ˈdɔːnɪŋ/.

What does "dawning" mean?▾

Dawning: To begin to brighten with daylight.

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