How to Pronounce Challenging

To pronounce "challenging", say CHALL-eng-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “challenging”

"challenging" has 3 syllables: chall-eng-ing.

What does challenging mean?

verb

  1. To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.

    “We challenged the boys next door to a game of football.”

  2. To dare (someone).

noun

  1. The act of making a challenge.

adjective

  1. Difficult, hard to do.

Synonyms

becallcall out

Antonyms

unchallenging

Related words

difficulthardprovocativethought-provokingintriguingambitiousstimulatingtrying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "challenging"?▾

"Challenging" has 3 syllables: chall · eng · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "challenging"?▾

The IPA transcription of "challenging" is /ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/.

What does "challenging" mean?▾

Challenging: To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.

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