How to Pronounce Bloating

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbləʊtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bloating”

"bloating" has 2 syllables: bloat-ing. It rhymes with doting and gloating, if that helps it stick.

What does bloating mean?

verb

  1. To cause to become distended.
  2. (veterinary medicine) to get an overdistended rumen, talking of a ruminant.

noun

  1. A bloated condition; distention.

Words that rhyme with bloating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dotinggloatingfloatingpromotingcoatingtotingscapegoatingnotingthroatingdenotingdevotingboating

Related words

distendedtumescenttumidswollenpuffedpuffyunhealthyballooning

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bloating"?▾

"Bloating" has 2 syllables: bloat · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "bloating"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bloating" is /ˈbləʊtɪŋ/.

What does "bloating" mean?▾

Bloating: To cause to become distended.

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