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warning

Definition:

(nou) a message informing of danger (nou) cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness) (nou) notification of something, usually in advance

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈwɔːnɪŋ

Examples:

One is a warning about misbehavior, and the other is advice.

The latter warning sounds a bit prudish.

I am sorry for the harsh sound of the warning.

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Common mistakes of warning pronunciation

Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "warning" with a short "a" sound as in "cat" instead of the correct "or" sound /ɔː/ (UK) or /ɔr/ (US). Tip: Focus on rounding your lips while saying "or."
Misplaced stress: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, saying "war-NING" instead of the correct stress on the first syllable, /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/ (UK) or /ˈwɔrnɪŋ/ (US). Tip: Emphasize the "warn" part to get it right.
Dropping the "r": Some might say "waning" instead of "warning," omitting the "r" sound. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Practice the "r" sound by saying words like "car" or "hard."
Overemphasizing the "n": Some learners might pronounce "warning" with an exaggerated "n" sound, sounding like "warn-ing." The correct pronunciation has a nasal "n" sound without a clear separation. Tip: Blend the "n" smoothly into the following vowel.
Incorrect ending sound: A few may pronounce "warning" with a hard "g," sounding like "warnig." The correct pronunciation ends with a soft "ng" /ŋ/. Tip: Try saying "sing" to feel the correct ending sound.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "warning" in American English?

In American English, "warning" is pronounced as /ˈwɔrnɪŋ/. The primary stress is on the first syllable, "warn," which sounds like "worn."

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "warning" between British and American English?

In British English, "warning" is pronounced as /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/, with a longer vowel sound in the first syllable. The stress remains on the first syllable, similar to American English.

What syllables are in the word "warning"?

The word "warning" has two syllables: "warn" and "ing." The first syllable is stressed, making it pronounced like "worn," followed by the unstressed "ing," which sounds like "in."

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "warning"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, where learners might stress the second syllable instead of the first. Remember to emphasize "warn" to pronounce "warning" correctly.