How to Pronounce Spanning

To pronounce "spanning", say SPANN-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

SPANN-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “spanning”

"spanning" has 2 syllables: spann-ing. It rhymes with enchanting and granting, if that helps it stick.

What does spanning mean?

verb

  1. To extend through the distance between or across.

    “The suspension bridge spanned the canyon.”

  2. To extend through (a time period).

    “The novel spans three centuries.”

noun

  1. The process by which something is spanned.

Words that rhyme with spanning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enchantinggrantingplanningscanningpreplanningtanningfanningpanningvanning

Related words

expandabilityexpandexpansivespreadingstretchstretchingtransversaltransverse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spanning"?▾

"Spanning" has 2 syllables: spann · ing.

What does "spanning" mean?▾

Spanning: To extend through the distance between or across.

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