How to Pronounce Earning

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

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Syllables

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Letters

EARN-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “earning”

"earning" has 2 syllables: earn-ing. It rhymes with urning, if that helps it stick.

What does earning mean?

verb

  1. To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.

    “You can have the s'mores: you earned them, clearing the walkway of snow so well.”

  2. To receive payment for work.

    “He earns seven million dollars a year as CEO.  My bank account is only earning one percent interest.”

verb

  1. To curdle, as milk.

verb

  1. To long; to yearn.
  2. To grieve.

Synonyms

generatemakerenderyielddeservegarnermeritwin

Words that rhyme with earning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

urning

Related words

gainmakerealizecleargarneraccumulatingaccumulation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "earning"?▾

"Earning" has 2 syllables: earn · ing.

What does "earning" mean?▾

Earning: To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.

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