How to Pronounce Bathing

To pronounce "bathing", say BATH-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbeɪˌðɪŋ(ɡ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbeɪˌðɪŋ(ɡ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bathing”

"bathing" has 2 syllables: bath-ing. It rhymes with scathing and sunbathing, if that helps it stick.

What does bathing mean?

verb

  1. To clean oneself by immersion in water or using water; to take a bath, have a bath.
  2. To immerse oneself, or part of the body, in water for pleasure or refreshment; to swim.

noun

  1. The act of taking a bath.

adjective

  1. That takes a bath.

    “a bathing child”

  2. Designed for use whilst bathing.

    “The Victorians changed in a bathing machine before paddling in the sea.”

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Words that rhyme with bathing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scathingsunbathinglathing

Related words

washupablutionbathtubbathhousewashwashingtubbathroom

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bathing"?▾

"Bathing" has 2 syllables: bath · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "bathing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bathing" is /ˈbeɪˌðɪŋ(ɡ)/.

What does "bathing" mean?▾

Bathing: To clean oneself by immersion in water or using water; to take a bath, have a bath.

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