How to Pronounce Filing

To pronounce "filing", say FIL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /faɪ.lɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/faɪ.lɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “filing”

"filing" has 2 syllables: fil-ing. It rhymes with beguiling and smiling, if that helps it stick.

What does filing mean?

verb

  1. To commit (official papers) to some office.
  2. To place in an archive in a logical place and order

verb

  1. To move in a file.

    “The applicants kept filing into the room until it was full.”

verb

  1. To smooth, grind, or cut with a file.

    “I'd better file the bottoms of the table legs. Otherwise they will scratch the flooring.”

Words that rhyme with filing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beguilingsmilingstockpilingprofilingtilingpilingcompilingreconcilingunsmilingrilingwilingstyling

Related words

registerchargelodgetable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "filing"?▾

"Filing" has 2 syllables: fil · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "filing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "filing" is /faɪ.lɪŋ/.

What does "filing" mean?▾

Filing: To commit (official papers) to some office.

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