How to Pronounce Beating

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbiːtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “beating”

"beating" has 2 syllables: beat-ing. It rhymes with fleeting and bleating, if that helps it stick.

What does beating mean?

verb

  1. To hit; strike

    “As soon as she heard that her father had died, she went into a rage and beat the wall with her fists until her knuckles bled.”

  2. To strike or pound repeatedly, usually in some sort of rhythm.

    “He danced hypnotically while she beat the atabaque.”

noun

  1. The action by which someone or something is beaten.

    “secret beatings of prisoners”

  2. A heavy defeat or setback.

Synonyms

do itget it onhave sexshaghammerknockpoundstrike

Words that rhyme with beating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fleetingbleatingmeetingcheatingmetingheatingcompetingretreatingovereatingdepletingpleatingtweeting

Related words

drubbingthrashingwhippingwhackingpulsatingpulsingrhythmicalrhythmic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beating"?▾

"Beating" has 2 syllables: beat · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "beating"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beating" is /ˈbiːtɪŋ/.

What does "beating" mean?▾

Beating: To hit; strike

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