How to Pronounce Aging

To pronounce "aging", say AG-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈeɪ.dʒɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈeɪ.dʒɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “aging”

"aging" has 2 syllables: ag-ing. It rhymes with ageing, if that helps it stick.

What does aging mean?

verb

  1. To cause to grow old; to impart the characteristics of age to.

    “Grief ages us.”

  2. To postpone an action that would extinguish something, as a debt.

    “Money's a little tight right now, let's age our bills for a week or so.”

noun

  1. The process of becoming older or more mature.
  2. The deliberate process of making something (such as an antique) appear (or, in science fiction, become) older than it is.

adjective

  1. Becoming elderly.

    “The aging artist could no longer steadily hold the brush.”

Synonyms

matureelden

Words that rhyme with aging

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ageing

Related words

senescentoldripeningmellowingsenilityelderlyoldermaturation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aging"?▾

"Aging" has 2 syllables: ag · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "aging"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aging" is /ˈeɪ.dʒɪŋ/.

What does "aging" mean?▾

Aging: To cause to grow old; to impart the characteristics of age to.

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