To pronounce "straining", say STRAIN-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
straining
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STRAIN-ing
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"straining" has 2 syllables: strain-ing. It rhymes with waning and pertaining, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Straining" has 2 syllables: strain · ing.
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