How to Pronounce Caressing

To pronounce "caressing", say CAR-ess-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈɹɛsɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/kəˈɹɛsɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “caressing”

"caressing" has 3 syllables: car-ess-ing. It rhymes with blessing and pressing, if that helps it stick.

What does caressing mean?

verb

  1. To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.

    “She loves being caressed by her boyfriend.”

  2. To affect as if with a caress.

noun

  1. A caress.

Synonyms

holdkisssoothestroke

Words that rhyme with caressing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blessingpressingdistressingdepressingsuppressingacquiescingdressingcoalescingprogressingpossessingassessingtransgressing

Related words

pettingkissingfondlingsnugglingcuddlinghugginglovingnecking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "caressing"?▾

"Caressing" has 3 syllables: car · ess · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "caressing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "caressing" is /kəˈɹɛsɪŋ/.

What does "caressing" mean?▾

Caressing: To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.

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