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How to say: yawning

Spelling: Yawning Syllables  yawning
US accent
/jˈɔːnɪŋ/
UK accent
/jˈɔːnɪŋ/
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Definition

Definition — an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom

e.g. “he could not suppress a yawn”

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