How to Pronounce "scanning"
word
/ˈskænɪŋ/
SKA-ning
/skˈænɪŋ/
SKA-ning
Definition
The act of looking at something carefully or quickly, especially with a device or your eyes. It can mean making a digital copy using a machine or quickly searching through text or an area.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈskænɪŋ/
British English
/skˈænɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKA-ning
UK
SKA-ning
Listen in Context
She is scanning the document for her project.
I am scanning the text for important words.
The machine is scanning for viruses.
After scanning the crowd, he finally spotted his friend.