How to Pronounce Bating

To pronounce "bating", say BAT-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbeɪtɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbeɪtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bating”

"bating" has 2 syllables: bat-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does bating mean?

verb

  1. To reduce the force of something; to abate.
  2. To restrain, usually with the sense of being in anticipation

verb

  1. To contend or strive with blows or arguments.
  2. Of a falcon: To flap the wings vigorously; to bait.

verb

  1. To soak leather so as to remove chemicals used in tanning; to steep in bate.

Words that rhyme with bating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

chiropteranlickdrubflutterlumberthrashclobber

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bating"?▾

"Bating" has 2 syllables: bat · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "bating"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bating" is /ˈbeɪtɪŋ/.

What does "bating" mean?▾

Bating: To reduce the force of something; to abate.

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