How to Pronounce Checking

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

checking

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈtʃɛkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “checking”

"checking" has 2 syllables: check-ing. It rhymes with necking and decking, if that helps it stick.

What does checking mean?

verb

To inspect; to examine.
“Check the oil in your car once a month.”
To verify the accuracy of a text or translation, usually making some corrections (proofread) or many (copyedit).

verb

To mark with a check pattern.

noun

The act of physically keeping an opposing player in check.
A checking account.
“Withdraw $5000 from checking and put it into savings.”

Synonyms

attack tackle trap check off cross off strike off tick tick off

Antonyms

uncheck

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Words that rhyme with checking

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necking decking wrecking trekking pecking flecking specking becking recking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "checking"?▾

"Checking" has 2 syllables: check · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "checking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "checking" is /ˈtʃɛkɪŋ/.

What does "checking" mean?▾

Checking: To inspect; to examine.

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