How to Pronounce Cleaning

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkliːnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cleaning”

"cleaning" has 2 syllables: clean-ing. It rhymes with keening and demeaning, if that helps it stick.

What does cleaning mean?

verb

  1. To remove dirt from a place or object.

    “Can you clean the windows today?”

  2. To tidy up, make a place neat.

    “Clean your room right now!”

noun

  1. (gerund of clean) The process of making something clean.
  2. The afterbirth of cows, ewes, etc.

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Words that rhyme with cleaning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keeningdemeaningmeaningpreeningcareeningscreeningleaningconveninginterveningpeeninggleaningweaning

Related words

cleanupcleansingclean-upclearancedroppingclearingremovaleraser

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cleaning"?▾

"Cleaning" has 2 syllables: clean · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "cleaning"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cleaning" is /ˈkliːnɪŋ/.

What does "cleaning" mean?▾

Cleaning: To remove dirt from a place or object.

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