How to Pronounce Fanning

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfænɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fanning”

"fanning" has 2 syllables: fann-ing. It rhymes with enchanting and granting, if that helps it stick.

What does fanning mean?

verb

  1. To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.

    “We enjoyed standing at the edge of the cliff, being fanned by the wind.”

  2. To slap (a behind, especially).

noun

  1. The act by which something is fanned.
  2. A very small fragment of tea leaf.

Words that rhyme with fanning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enchantinggrantingspanningplanningscanningpreplanningtanningpanningvanning

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fanning"?▾

"Fanning" has 2 syllables: fann · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "fanning"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fanning" is /ˈfænɪŋ/.

What does "fanning" mean?▾

Fanning: To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.

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