How to Pronounce Breastfeeding

To pronounce "breastfeeding", say BREASTF-eed-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹɛstˌfidɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈbɹɛstˌfidɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “breastfeeding”

"breastfeeding" has 3 syllables: breastf-eed-ing. It rhymes with breast-feeding, if that helps it stick.

What does breastfeeding mean?

verb

To feed (a baby) milk via the breasts; to suckle; to nurse.
“She stopped breastfeeding after a few months.”
(chiefly of a baby) To nurse, to suck milk from a breast.

noun

The activity of feeding a baby or young child milk from the breast of a lactating woman.

Synonyms

boobfeed

Words that rhyme with breastfeeding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "breastfeeding"?▾

"Breastfeeding" has 3 syllables: breastf · eed · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "breastfeeding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "breastfeeding" is /ˈbɹɛstˌfidɪŋ/.

What does "breastfeeding" mean?▾

Breastfeeding: To feed (a baby) milk via the breasts; to suckle; to nurse.

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