How to Pronounce "pining"
word
ˈpaɪnɪŋ
PY-ning
pˈaɪnɪŋ
PY-ning
Definition
Feeling very sad and longing deeply for someone or something you miss, often with a sense of hopelessness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpaɪnɪŋ
British English
pˈaɪnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PY-ning
UK
PY-ning
Listen in Context
She is pining for her hometown.
The dog kept pining for its owner.
He is pining for his childhood days.
She spent months pining after her breakup.