How to Pronounce Inning

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

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/ˈɪnɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “inning”

"inning" has 2 syllables: inn-ing.

What does inning mean?

noun

  1. A period of play in which members of a visiting baseball team attempt to hit a baseball pitched by the opposing home team until three players are called out, followed by a similar attempt by members of the home baseball team against the visiting team's pitching. There are nine or more innings in a regulation baseball game.

    “It is a baseball tradition to sing "Take Me Out To the Ball Game" during the seventh inning stretch.”

  2. A similar period of play.

    “We batted around in our half of the inning.”

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inning"?▾

"Inning" has 2 syllables: inn · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "inning"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inning" is /ˈɪnɪŋ/.

What does "inning" mean?▾

Inning: A period of play in which members of a visiting baseball team attempt to hit a baseball pitched by the opposing home team until three players are called out, followed by a similar attempt by members of the home baseball team against the visiting team's pitching. There are nine or more innings in a regulation baseball game.

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