Syllables World: Mastering Syllable Identification

How many syllables in Leaning?

leaning has 2 syllables

Split Leaning into syllables?

lean-ing

Definition of Leaning

Leaning means to incline or bend from a vertical position. It can also mean to rely on or have a preference for something.

How should Leaning divide into syllables

There are two syllables in the word 'leaning'. The first syllable 'lean' has a long 'e' vowel sound and the second syllable 'ing' has a short 'i' vowel sound. There are three consonants in the word: 'l', 'n', and 'g'.

Part of Speech - Leaning

Verb

I am leaning against the wall. She is leaning towards the idea of taking a break.

Sentences with Leaning

He is leaning back in his chair while reading a book.
She is leaning over to tie her shoes.
The tower is leaning to one side.
I am leaning towards the idea of taking a vacation.
He is leaning on his friends for support.
She tends to lean towards a vegetarian diet.
The tree is leaning towards the sun for more light.
The fence is leaning due to strong winds.
I am leaning towards the blue shirt over the red one.
The company is leaning on technology to improve efficiency.

Quotes with Leaning

I'm not leaning anywhere; I'm stepping firmly on the ground. - Gwen Moore
I'm leaning toward being a liberal. - Ana Gasteyer
I am not politically correct. I am all about the facts, I am all about the truth and I am all about Godly pursuits and what this country was built on, and I am not apologetic about it. - Stacey Dash
I'm always leaning toward a dress that is classic, timeless, and feminine. - Camila Alves
I'm leaning toward a very dark lip for fall. - Olivia Wilde