How to Pronounce "awakenings"
word
uh-WAY-kuh-ningz
uh-WAYK-ningz
Definition
Awakenings are moments when someone wakes up from sleep, or when they become more aware or conscious, especially in a spiritual or emotional sense.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈweɪkənɪŋ
British English
ɐwˈeɪknɪŋz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-WAY-kuh-ningz
UK
uh-WAYK-ningz
Listen in Context
She had several awakenings during the night.
Many people experience spiritual awakenings in their lives.
The early morning awakenings left him tired.
Her book describes the personal awakenings that changed her perspective.