How to Pronounce Carping

To pronounce "carping", say CARP-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

CARP-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “carping”

"carping" has 2 syllables: carp-ing. It rhymes with harping and sharping, if that helps it stick.

What does carping mean?

verb

  1. To complain about a fault; to harp on.
  2. To say; to tell.

noun

  1. Excessive complaining.

adjective

  1. Complaining excessively.

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Words that rhyme with carping

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harpingsharpingscarping

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "carping"?▾

"Carping" has 2 syllables: carp · ing.

What does "carping" mean?▾

Carping: To complain about a fault; to harp on.

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