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How to pronounce planning

planning
/ˈplænɪŋ/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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Planning, sound by sound

/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/ŋ/as in singA nasal sound made with the back of the tongue. No “g” at the end.

In a sentence

I'm planning to buy a mobile phone tomorrow.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce planning?

Planning is pronounced /ˈplænɪŋ/ in American English.

How many syllables are in planning?

Planning has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in planning?

The first syllable: /ˈplænɪŋ/.

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