How to Pronounce Adding

To pronounce "adding", say ADD-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæ.dɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈæ.dɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “adding”

"adding" has 2 syllables: add-ing.

What does adding mean?

verb

  1. To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.
  2. To sum up; to put together mentally.

    “to add numbers”

Synonyms

coalescejoinunitebestowgiveannexaugmentincrease

Antonyms

removesubtract

Related words

totalsumsummateimpartcontributesupplybring

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adding"?▾

"Adding" has 2 syllables: add · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "adding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "adding" is /ˈæ.dɪŋ/.

What does "adding" mean?▾

Adding: To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.

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