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The word 'groaning' has 2 syllables.
ˈgroʊ-nɪŋ


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Groaning'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Groaning' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /g/
TongueThe back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.
LipsThe lips position depends on the sound that comes next.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /r/
TongueThe tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.
AirThe air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /o/
TongueThe back of the tongue raises above the middle of the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /ʊ/
TongueThe back of the tongue lifts towards the back of the roof of the mouth.
LipsThe lips flare.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /n/
TongueYour tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth.
AirThe air flows through the nose.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /ɪ/
TongueThe tongue raises high in the mouth. It moves to the front of the mouth. Then the tip of the tongue moves behind the bottom front teeth. The tongue remains relaxed in the front of the mouth.
LipsThe lips separated and relaxed.
JawThe jaw drops and the mouth opens a little bit.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#8: /ŋ/
TongueThe back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate. The front part of the tongue touches the bottom front teeth.
LipsThere is a separation between the lips.
TeethThere is a separation between the teeth.
AirAir passes through the vocal cords to make the sound.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Examples of sentences with the word 'groaning'

Everyone started groaning when the pizza delivery guy accidentally dropped the box, but then we laughed and happily ate it off the floor anyway!

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Groaning gnomes are known for their moans, but when the groaning gnomes got their cones, they stopped their groans and danced on their thrones.

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