How to Pronounce Charging

To pronounce "charging", say CHARG-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈt͡ʃɑːd͡ʒɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈt͡ʃɑːd͡ʒɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “charging”

"charging" has 2 syllables: charg-ing. It rhymes with discharging and overcharging, if that helps it stick.

What does charging mean?

verb

  1. To assign a duty or responsibility to
  2. To assign (a debit) to an account

    “Let's charge this to marketing.”

noun

  1. An act or process of charging (as of a battery).
  2. An offensive foul in which the player with the ball moves into a stationary defender.

    “Smith is called for charging, and the Nimrods will get the ball.”

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Words that rhyme with charging

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dischargingoverchargingpargingenlargingrechargingbarginglargingspargingmischargingturbocharging

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "charging"?▾

"Charging" has 2 syllables: charg · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "charging"?▾

The IPA transcription of "charging" is /ˈt͡ʃɑːd͡ʒɪŋ/.

What does "charging" mean?▾

Charging: To assign a duty or responsibility to

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