How to Pronounce Waning

To pronounce "waning", say WAN-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈweɪ.nɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈweɪ.nɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “waning”

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

What does waning mean?

verb

  1. To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.
  2. Said of light that dims or diminishes in strength.

adjective

  1. Becoming weaker or smaller.

    “his waning strength”

  2. Of the lunar phase: as it shrinks when viewed from the Earth.

    “the waning moon”

Antonyms

wax

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Words that rhyme with waning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pertainingstrainingfeigningsustainingtrainingreigningmaintainingremainingcomplainingretainingentertainingobtaining

Related words

pallidweakpaleunanimatedcolourlesscolorlessdwindlingdeteriorating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "waning"?▾

"Waning" has 2 syllables: wan · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "waning"?▾

The IPA transcription of "waning" is /ˈweɪ.nɪŋ/.

What does "waning" mean?▾

Waning: To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.

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