How to Pronounce Forgetting

To pronounce "forgetting", say FORG-ett-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /fəˈɡɛtɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/fəˈɡɛtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “forgetting”

"forgetting" has 3 syllables: forg-ett-ing. It rhymes with besetting and upsetting, if that helps it stick.

What does forgetting mean?

verb

  1. To lose remembrance of.

    “I have forgotten most of the things I learned in school.”

  2. To unintentionally not do, neglect.

    “I forgot to buy flowers for my wife at our 14th wedding anniversary.”

noun

  1. The mental act by which something is forgotten.

Synonyms

disrememberobliviateoverlookpass over

Antonyms

acquirelearnmindrecallrecollectremember

Words that rhyme with forgetting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

besettingupsettingsettingbloodlettingpettinginterpretingwettingnettinggettingjettingfrettingoffsetting

Related words

ignoringoblivionlosingunlearningrememberingmentioningneglectingoverlooking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forgetting"?▾

"Forgetting" has 3 syllables: forg · ett · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "forgetting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "forgetting" is /fəˈɡɛtɪŋ/.

What does "forgetting" mean?▾

Forgetting: To lose remembrance of.

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