How Do You Spell MOURNING?

Pronunciation: [mˈɔːnɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "mourning" is spelled with the letters M-O-U-R-N-I-N-G. In International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), it is transcribed as /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/. The first syllable "mour" is pronounced with a long "o" sound as in "more" followed by a short "u" sound as in "but". The second syllable "ning" is pronounced with a short "i" sound as in "pin" and a soft "ng" sound as in "sing". "Mourning" refers to the process of grieving or showing sorrow after someone's death or loss.

MOURNING Meaning and Definition

  1. Mourning is a noun that refers to the process or period of expressing grief or sorrow, typically after the death of a loved one. It encompasses the range of emotions and rituals associated with grieving and honoring the deceased. Mourning is a universal human experience, characterized by deep sadness, sorrow, and a sense of loss.

    During the process of mourning, individuals often experience various psychological, emotional, and physical reactions. These can include feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, or confusion. It may also involve physical manifestations such as crying, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, or a lack of energy. Mourning can be an intensely personal and individual experience, as the grief response can vary significantly depending on cultural customs, personal beliefs, and the nature of the relationship with the deceased.

    Mourning can also include specific practices or rituals observed to honor the deceased. These rituals can vary widely across different cultures or religions, but common examples include funerals, memorial services, wakes, or the wearing of specific attire or symbols. These rituals provide a structured framework for expressing grief, offering support to the bereaved, and facilitating the healing process.

    Overall, mourning is a complex and multifaceted process that allows individuals to navigate their way through the deep sorrow and emotionally come to terms with the loss of a loved one. It provides an important opportunity for healing, remembrance, and finding a sense of closure.

  2. • Employed to express sorrow or grief; worn, as appropriate to the condition of one mourning.
    • The act of sorrowing or expressing grief; lamentation; in the plu., the dress assumed on the death of a friend or relative.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for MOURNING *

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for MOURNING

Etymology of MOURNING

The word "mourning" comes from the Old English word "murnan", which means "to grieve or lament". This word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root "murnōną", which carries a similar meaning. The root can be further connected to the Proto-Indo-European root "mer-", meaning "to die" or "to disappear". The word "mourning" originally referred to the expression of grief or sorrow over the death of someone, and it has retained this meaning over time.

Similar spelling words for MOURNING

  • Mourning-reglet,
  • -morning,
  • Yester-morning,
  • Morning-gift,
  • morning-dress,
  • Marooning,
  • morning-star,
  • Morwening,
  • morman,
  • mironenko,
  • morning1,
  • morning-after pill,
  • morning2,
  • MORNINGSTAR,
  • late-morning,
  • mid-morning,
  • morning1-1,
  • morning-after,
  • half-mourning,
  • Moreman,
  • Morning-land,
  • morning,
  • morning-glories,
  • mormonism,
  • saturday-morning,
  • moorman,
  • early-morning,
  • mornhinweg,
  • good-morning,
  • morning-glory,
  • Mourning-brooch,
  • mourning-card,
  • mormon,
  • Mourning-coach,
  • Morning-gown.

Plural form of MOURNING is MOURNINGS

Conjugate verb Mourning

CONDITIONAL

I would mourn
we would mourn
you would mourn
he/she/it would mourn
they would mourn

FUTURE

I will mourn
we will mourn
you will mourn
he/she/it will mourn
they will mourn

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have mourned
we will have mourned
you will have mourned
he/she/it will have mourned
they will have mourned

PAST

I mourned
we mourned
you mourned
he/she/it mourned
they mourned

PAST PERFECT

I had mourned
we had mourned
you had mourned
he/she/it had mourned
they had mourned

PRESENT

I mourn
we mourn
you mourn
he/she/it mourns
they mourn

PRESENT PERFECT

I have mourned
we have mourned
you have mourned
he/she/it has mourned
they have mourned
I am mourning
we are mourning
you are mourning
he/she/it is mourning
they are mourning
I was mourning
we were mourning
you were mourning
he/she/it was mourning
they were mourning
I will be mourning
we will be mourning
you will be mourning
he/she/it will be mourning
they will be mourning
I have been mourning
we have been mourning
you have been mourning
he/she/it has been mourning
they have been mourning
I had been mourning
we had been mourning
you had been mourning
he/she/it had been mourning
they had been mourning
I will have been mourning
we will have been mourning
you will have been mourning
he/she/it will have been mourning
they will have been mourning
I would have mourned
we would have mourned
you would have mourned
he/she/it would have mourned
they would have mourned
I would be mourning
we would be mourning
you would be mourning
he/she/it would be mourning
they would be mourning
I would have been mourning
we would have been mourning
you would have been mourning
he/she/it would have been mourning
they would have been mourning

Infographic

Add the infographic to your website: