mining

/ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

Syllables mi·ning

Stress MI-ning

Phonics Breakdown

min

/maɪn/

long i (i_e)

ing

/ɪŋ/

nasal ng

Meaning

the activity of extracting minerals or other materials from the earth

Sound Reference

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mine=/maɪn/(mine) + ing=/ɪŋ/(running)

Example

Mining is an important industry in this region.