How to Pronounce Addicting

To pronounce "addicting", say ADD-ict-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈdɪktɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈdɪktɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “addicting”

"addicting" has 3 syllables: add-ict-ing. It rhymes with conflicting and depicting, if that helps it stick.

What does addicting mean?

verb

  1. To deliver (someone or something) following a judicial decision.
  2. To devote (oneself) to a given activity, occupation, thing etc.

adjective

  1. Causing addiction.

Synonyms

adaptfithookedconsecratededicatedevoteaddictive

Words that rhyme with addicting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conflictingdepictingcontradictinginflictingconstrictingrestrictingafflictingevictingpredictingconvictinginterdictingschlichting

Related words

hookhookedoveraddictedmoreishfrequentintoxicantintoxicatinginebriating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "addicting"?▾

"Addicting" has 3 syllables: add · ict · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "addicting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "addicting" is /əˈdɪktɪŋ/.

What does "addicting" mean?▾

Addicting: To deliver (someone or something) following a judicial decision.

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