How to Pronounce Swanning

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

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Syllables

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Letters

SWANN-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “swanning”

"swanning" has 2 syllables: swann-ing. It rhymes with fawning and wanting, if that helps it stick.

What does swanning mean?

verb

  1. To travel or move about in an aimless, idle, or pretentiously casual way.

verb

  1. To declare (chiefly in first-person present constructions).

Words that rhyme with swanning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fawningwantingdawningdonningyawningspawningconningpawningbohningronning

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swanning"?▾

"Swanning" has 2 syllables: swann · ing.

What does "swanning" mean?▾

Swanning: To travel or move about in an aimless, idle, or pretentiously casual way.

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