How to Pronounce Blacking

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈblækɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blacking”

"blacking" has 2 syllables: black-ing. It rhymes with backing and hijacking, if that helps it stick.

What does blacking mean?

verb

  1. To make black; to blacken.
  2. To apply blacking to (something).

noun

  1. A preparation, containing lampblack, used to produce a shiny black coating.
  2. Shoe polish.

Synonyms

blackballblacklistblackendarkenswarten

Words that rhyme with blacking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

backinghijackingthwackingclackingwhackinglackingcrackingrackingsmackingransackingbushwhackingwracking

Related words

bootblackwashingblackeningnigrificationkeroidbrowningblackwashcoating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blacking"?▾

"Blacking" has 2 syllables: black · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "blacking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blacking" is /ˈblækɪŋ/.

What does "blacking" mean?▾

Blacking: To make black; to blacken.

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