How to Pronounce Filtering

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

FILT-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “filtering”

"filtering" has 3 syllables: filt-er-ing.

What does filtering mean?

verb

  1. To sort, sift, or isolate.

    “This strainer should filter out the large particles.”

  2. To diffuse; to cause to be less concentrated or focused.

    “The leaves of the trees filtered the light.”

noun

  1. The process of passing something through a filter.
  2. Something that passes through a filter.

Synonyms

filter outfiltrate

Related words

filtratepercolatepermeatetricklestraindribblefiltration

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "filtering"?▾

"Filtering" has 3 syllables: filt · er · ing.

What does "filtering" mean?▾

Filtering: To sort, sift, or isolate.

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