How to Pronounce "gnawing"
word
ˈnɔɪŋ
NAW-ing
nˈɔːɹɪŋ
NAW-ring
Definition
Describes a feeling, pain, or sensation that does not go away and is often uncomfortable or worrying, like a dull ache or persistent worry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɔɪŋ
British English
nˈɔːɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAW-ing
UK
NAW-ring
Listen in Context
He felt a gnawing pain in his stomach.
She can't shake the gnawing feeling that something is wrong.
A gnawing doubt kept him awake all night.
There's this gnawing worry in the back of my mind I can't ignore.