How to Pronounce Designing

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

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Syllables

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DES-ign-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “designing”

"designing" has 3 syllables: des-ign-ing. It rhymes with shining and streamlining, if that helps it stick.

What does designing mean?

verb

  1. To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).
  2. To plan (to do something).

    “The king designed to mount an expedition to the New World.”

noun

  1. A process of design.

adjective

  1. Artful; scheming

    “a designing man”

Words that rhyme with designing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shiningstreamliningrecliningpiningdecliningdefiningcombiningunderminingrefiningwhiningunderliningmining

Related words

schemingartfuldevisedevelopdevisingenactmentresolveelaborate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "designing"?▾

"Designing" has 3 syllables: des · ign · ing.

What does "designing" mean?▾

Designing: To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

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