How to Pronounce Zoning

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

ZON-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “zoning”

"zoning" has 2 syllables: zon-ing. It rhymes with boning and droning, if that helps it stick.

What does zoning mean?

verb

  1. To divide into or assign sections or areas.

    “Please zone off our staging area, a section for each group.”

  2. To define the property use classification of an area.

    “This area was zoned for industrial use.”

noun

  1. Legislative action for the purpose of regulating the use of property and the construction of buildings within the area under the jurisdiction of the legislative body concerned.
  2. The use of zones, such as fare zones.

Synonyms

doze offzone out

Words that rhyme with zoning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

boningdroninggroaningmoaningintoningtoninghoningconingjawboningcondoningbemoaningcloning

Related words

partitionsubdividedistrictregionregionalsubregionsubregionalzonation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "zoning"?▾

"Zoning" has 2 syllables: zon · ing.

What does "zoning" mean?▾

Zoning: To divide into or assign sections or areas.

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