How to Pronounce Exterminating

To pronounce "exterminating", say EXT-erm-in-at-ing — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

EXT-erm-in-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “exterminating”

"exterminating" has 5 syllables: ext-erm-in-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does exterminating mean?

verb

  1. To kill all of (a population of pests or undesirables), usually intentionally.

    “We'll use poison to exterminate the rats.”

  2. To bring a definite end to; finish completely.

    “The public school failed to exterminate truancy.”

Synonyms

stamp outannihilateeradicateextermineuproot

Words that rhyme with exterminating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

eradicateextirpateuprooteradicatingexterminatoryeradicationeradicatedextirpating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "exterminating"?▾

"Exterminating" has 5 syllables: ext · erm · in · at · ing.

What does "exterminating" mean?▾

Exterminating: To kill all of (a population of pests or undesirables), usually intentionally.

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