How to Pronounce Grinning

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɡɹɪnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “grinning”

"grinning" has 2 syllables: grinn-ing. It rhymes with beginning and underpinning, if that helps it stick.

What does grinning mean?

verb

  1. To smile, parting the lips so as to show the teeth.

    “Why do you grin?  Did I say something funny?”

  2. To express by grinning.

    “She grinned pleasure at his embarrassment.”

noun

  1. The act or expression of one who grins.

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Words that rhyme with grinning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beginningunderpinningspinningthinningfinningprintingimprintingpinningsinningginning

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grinning"?▾

"Grinning" has 2 syllables: grinn · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "grinning"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grinning" is /ˈɡɹɪnɪŋ/.

What does "grinning" mean?▾

Grinning: To smile, parting the lips so as to show the teeth.

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