How to Pronounce Closing

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈkləʊzɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “closing”

"closing" has 2 syllables: clos-ing. It rhymes with imposing and opposing, if that helps it stick.

What does closing mean?

verb

(physical) To remove a gap.
(social) To finish, to terminate.

noun

The act by which something is closed.
“openings and closings of doors”
The end or conclusion of something.
“the closing of a popular play”

adjective

Pertaining to the finish or ending of a series of events; occurring at the end or after all others.
“I'd like to add some closing words.”

Synonyms

narrow shut close off close up cover shut off close down

Antonyms

extend widen open begin commence

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Words that rhyme with closing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

imposing opposing dozing composing juxtaposing disclosing posing exposing enclosing disposing glozing nosing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "closing"?▾

"Closing" has 2 syllables: clos · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "closing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "closing" is /ˈkləʊzɪŋ/.

What does "closing" mean?▾

Closing: (physical) To remove a gap.

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