How to Pronounce "awakening"
word
/əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
uh-WAY-kuh-ning
/ɐwˈeɪknɪŋ/
uh-WAYK-ning
Definition
An 'awakening' is the act of waking up from sleep, or a moment of sudden understanding, realization, or becoming aware, especially in a spiritual or emotional sense.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
British English
/ɐwˈeɪknɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-WAY-kuh-ning
UK
uh-WAYK-ning
Listen in Context
The baby had an early awakening this morning.
Her spiritual awakening changed her life.
A loud noise caused his sudden awakening.
After reading that book, I experienced an awakening about my purpose.