How To Spell weening?
How to Pronounce weening?
Correct pronunciation for the word "weening" is [wˈiːnɪŋ], [wˈiːnɪŋ], [w_ˈiː_n_ɪ_ŋ].
What are the misspellings for weening?
"Weening" in context
Weening is the process of gradually reducing the dependency of a child upon their parents or caregivers, while gradually introducing them to a more independent lifestyle. This can include reducing the amount of physical comfort they receive, such as reducing the amount of cuddling they receive, and encouraging them to attain a greater level of self-sufficiency. It also includes gradually introducing them to new experiences and environments, such as transitioning them to a new school or introducing them to a new hobby. This can be a difficult time for both parents and the child, but with careful guidance and support, the process can be made much smoother.
What are similar-sounding words for weening?
- wenning,
- weaning.
Usage over time for weening:
This graph shows how "weening" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
Resources
- Correct spelling for weening [Infographic] | Spellchecker.net
- weening - English spelling dictionary
- Weening | Definition of weening by Merriam-Webster
- Weening definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
- Weening | Definition of weening at Dictionary.com
- Weening dictionary definition | weening defined