How to Pronounce Planing

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpleɪnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “planing”

"planing" has 2 syllables: plan-ing. It rhymes with waning and pertaining, if that helps it stick.

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

What does planing mean?

verb

  1. To smooth (wood) with a plane.

verb

  1. To move in a way that lifts the bow of a boat out of the water.
  2. To glide or soar.

noun

  1. The act by which something is planed.

Words that rhyme with planing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

waningpertainingstrainingfeigningsustainingtrainingreigningmaintainingremainingcomplainingretainingentertaining

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "planing"?▾

"Planing" has 2 syllables: plan · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "planing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "planing" is /ˈpleɪnɪŋ/.

What does "planing" mean?▾

Planing: To smooth (wood) with a plane.

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