How to Pronounce Chanting

To pronounce "chanting", say CHANT-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

8

Letters

CHANT-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “chanting”

"chanting" has 2 syllables: chant-ing. It rhymes with enchanting and granting, if that helps it stick.

What does chanting mean?

verb

  1. To sing, especially without instruments, and as applied to monophonic and pre-modern music.
  2. To sing or intone sacred text.

noun

  1. Singing, especially as a chant is sung.

    “I remember much chanting in church during my childhood.”

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Words that rhyme with chanting

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enchantinggrantingsupplantingrantingcantingplantingbantengslantingtransplantingdecantingimplantingrecanting

Related words

intonationsingingechoingsayingcheeringrepeatingcallingshouting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chanting"?▾

"Chanting" has 2 syllables: chant · ing.

What does "chanting" mean?▾

Chanting: To sing, especially without instruments, and as applied to monophonic and pre-modern music.

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