How to Pronounce Gnashing

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈnæʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gnashing”

"gnashing" has 2 syllables: gnash-ing. It rhymes with dashing and thrashing, if that helps it stick.

What does gnashing mean?

verb

  1. To grind (one's teeth) in pain or in anger.

    “gnashing your teeth”

  2. To grind between the teeth.

    “The dog was gnashing a carpet”

noun

  1. The action of something that is gnashed.

    “gnashings of teeth”

Words that rhyme with gnashing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dashingthrashingclashingcrashinglashingrehashingflashingsplashingslashingbashinggashingplashing

Related words

clenchinggashingbangingbitingratchetingpoundinggrabbinggrind

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gnashing"?▾

"Gnashing" has 2 syllables: gnash · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "gnashing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gnashing" is /ˈnæʃɪŋ/.

What does "gnashing" mean?▾

Gnashing: To grind (one's teeth) in pain or in anger.

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