How to Pronounce Mining

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

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mining”

"mining" has 2 syllables: min-ing. It rhymes with shining and streamlining, if that helps it stick.

What does mining mean?

verb

  1. To remove (ore) from the ground.
  2. To dig into, for ore or metal.

noun

  1. The activity of removing solid valuables from the earth.

    “gold mining”

  2. Any activity that extracts or undermines.

    “His extensive mining for apparently statistically significant results made any of his results questionable.”

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Words that rhyme with mining

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shiningstreamliningrecliningpiningdecliningdefiningcombiningunderminingdesigningrefiningwhiningunderlining

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mining"?▾

"Mining" has 2 syllables: min · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "mining"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mining" is /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/.

What does "mining" mean?▾

Mining: To remove (ore) from the ground.

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