How to Pronounce "waning"
word
ˈweɪnɪŋ
WAY-ning
wˈeɪnɪŋ
WAY-ning
Definition
Getting smaller, weaker, or less important. Often used to describe the moon as it appears to shrink, or to talk about something's power or influence becoming less.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪnɪŋ
British English
wˈeɪnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAY-ning
UK
WAY-ning
Listen in Context
The waning moon is visible in the early morning sky.
His interest in chess is waning.
Support for the project is waning.
I could tell her enthusiasm for the job was waning.