How to Pronounce Groaning

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɡɹəʊnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “groaning”

"groaning" has 2 syllables: groan-ing. It rhymes with boning and droning, if that helps it stick.

What does groaning mean?

verb

  1. To make a groan.

    “The wooden table groaned under the weight of the banquet.”

  2. To strive after earnestly, as if with groans.

noun

  1. A low sound associated with extended suffering, sorrow, and toil.

adjective

  1. That groans.
  2. Heavily laden, as if to creak under the strain.

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Words that rhyme with groaning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

boningdroningmoaningintoningtoninghoningconingjawboningcondoningbemoaningzoningcloning

Related words

moaninginarticulateunarticulatestopgroanworthyagroangruntingyawning

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "groaning"?▾

"Groaning" has 2 syllables: groan · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "groaning"?▾

The IPA transcription of "groaning" is /ˈɡɹəʊnɪŋ/.

What does "groaning" mean?▾

Groaning: To make a groan.

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