How to Pronounce During

To pronounce "during", say DUR-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “during”

"during" has 2 syllables: dur-ing. It rhymes with alluring and enduring, if that helps it stick.

What does during mean?

verb

  1. To last, continue, endure.

preposition

  1. For all of a given time interval.

    “I lived with my parents during the 1970s.”

  2. At any time or period within a given time interval.

    “I lived with my parents at several points during the 1980s.”

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Words that rhyme with during

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

alluringenduringreassuringobscuringprocuringwhirringluringensuringtouringassuringfurringsecuring

Related words

courtsdurantcoursescoursthroughoutbeingspentcourse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "during"?▾

"During" has 2 syllables: dur · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "during"?▾

The IPA transcription of "during" is /ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/.

What does "during" mean?▾

During: To last, continue, endure.

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