How to Pronounce Correcting

To pronounce "correcting", say CORR-ect-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

CORR-ect-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “correcting”

"correcting" has 3 syllables: corr-ect-ing. It rhymes with unsuspecting and connecting, if that helps it stick.

What does correcting mean?

verb

  1. To make something that was wrong become right; to remove error from.

    “The navigator corrected the course of the ship.”

  2. (by extension) To grade (examination papers).

Words that rhyme with correcting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unsuspectingconnectingprospectingaffectingeffectingprojectingreflectingdissectingexpectingneglectingrespectingintersecting

Related words

correctionrectificationaddressaddressingadjustingadjustmentamendanswer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "correcting"?▾

"Correcting" has 3 syllables: corr · ect · ing.

What does "correcting" mean?▾

Correcting: To make something that was wrong become right; to remove error from.

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