How to pronounce "thinning"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "thinning"

Learn how to break down "thinning" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

thin-ning
2 syllables

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

TH IH1 N IH0 NG
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "thinning"

Verb

  • To make thin or thinner.
  • To become thin or thinner.
    Example: "The crowds thinned after the procession had passed: there was nothing more to see."
  • To dilute.
  • To remove some plants or parts of plants in order to improve the growth of what remains.

Noun

  • Process of removing plants or parts of plants to facilitate the growth of other plants
  • Wood, leaves, or other plant parts removed during the process of thinning
  • The action or result of reducing thickness, density, or number

Adjective

  • Becoming less thick, dense, or numerous
    Example: "thinning hair"

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