How to Pronounce Dressing

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdɹɛsɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dressing”

"dressing" has 2 syllables: dress-ing. It rhymes with blessing and pressing, if that helps it stick.

What does dressing mean?

noun

  1. Material applied to a wound for protection or therapy.
  2. A sauce, especially a cold one for salads.

Words that rhyme with dressing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blessingpressingdistressingcaressingdepressingsuppressingacquiescingcoalescingprogressingpossessingassessingtransgressing

Related words

bandaginggroomingfertilizationfecundationstuffingbindingband-aidbandage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dressing"?▾

"Dressing" has 2 syllables: dress · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "dressing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dressing" is /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ/.

What does "dressing" mean?▾

Dressing: Material applied to a wound for protection or therapy.

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