How to Pronounce Attacking

To pronounce "attacking", say ATT-ack-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈtækɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈtækɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “attacking”

"attacking" has 3 syllables: att-ack-ing. It rhymes with backing and hijacking, if that helps it stick.

What does attacking mean?

verb

  1. To apply violent force to someone or something.

    “This species of snake will only attack humans if it feels threatened.”

  2. To aggressively challenge a person, idea, etc., with words (particularly in newspaper headlines, because it typesets into less space than "criticize" or similar).

    “She published an article attacking the recent pay cuts.”

adjective

  1. Carrying out an attack.

Words that rhyme with attacking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

backinghijackingthwackingclackingwhackinglackingcrackingrackingsmackingransackingbushwhackingwracking

Related words

assaultiveoffensiveaggressoraggressionassaultassailantcombatingincursion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "attacking"?▾

"Attacking" has 3 syllables: att · ack · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "attacking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "attacking" is /əˈtækɪŋ/.

What does "attacking" mean?▾

Attacking: To apply violent force to someone or something.

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