how to pronounce shining

/ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/

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shining is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of shining in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… the sun is shining and i'm enjoying some …”

meanings of shining

adjective:

Having exceptional merit.
Emitting light.
Reflecting light.
Having a high polish or sheen.

verb:

Present participle of shine.

noun:

A bright emission of light; a gleam.

shining frequency in english - B2 level of CEFR

the word shining occurs in english on average 16.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.