How to Pronounce Mourning

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmɔːnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mourning”

"mourning" has 2 syllables: mourn-ing. It rhymes with forewarning and morning, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: morning — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mourning mean?

verb

  1. To express sadness or sorrow for; to grieve over (especially a death).
  2. To utter in a sorrowful manner.

noun

  1. The act of expressing or feeling sorrow or regret; lamentation.
  2. Feeling or expressing sorrow over someone's death.

Words that rhyme with mourning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forewarningmorningscorningadorningmidmorninghornungcorninggoodmorninghorning

Related words

grievingsorrowfulsorrowinggrief-strickenbereavementbereftbereavedlament

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mourning"?▾

"Mourning" has 2 syllables: mourn · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "mourning"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mourning" is /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/.

What does "mourning" mean?▾

Mourning: To express sadness or sorrow for; to grieve over (especially a death).

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