How to Pronounce Fixing

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfɪksɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fixing”

"fixing" has 2 syllables: fix-ing. It rhymes with mixing and affixing, if that helps it stick.

What does fixing mean?

verb

  1. To pierce; now generally replaced by transfix.
  2. To attach; to affix; to hold in place or at a particular time.

    “A dab of chewing gum will fix your note to the bulletin board.”

noun

  1. The act of subverting (fixing) a vote.
  2. (usually in the plural) Something to aid attachment during construction (screws, wall plugs, etc)

Synonyms

joinput togetherunitedoctorrigpatchput to rightsrectify

Antonyms

changemove

Words that rhyme with fixing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mixingaffixingintermixing

Related words

mendingrepairalteringfixationreparationneuteringrepairingreform

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fixing"?▾

"Fixing" has 2 syllables: fix · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "fixing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fixing" is /ˈfɪksɪŋ/.

What does "fixing" mean?▾

Fixing: To pierce; now generally replaced by transfix.

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