How to Pronounce Going

To pronounce "going", say GOING — one syllable, IPA /ˈɡəʊɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈɡəʊɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “going”

"going" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with knowing and showing, if that helps it stick.

What does going mean?

verb

  1. To move:
  2. (chiefly of a machine) To work or function (properly); to move or perform (as required).

    “The engine just won't go anymore.”

noun

  1. A departure.

    “Thy going is not lonely, with thee goes thy Husband”

  2. The suitability of ground for riding, walking etc.

    “The going was very difficult over the ice.”

adjective

  1. Likely to continue; viable.

    “He didn't want to make an unsecured loan to the business because it didn't look like a going concern.”

  2. Current, prevailing.

    “The going rate for manual snow-shoveling is $25 an hour.”

Synonyms

becomechange intoturncrossdrawdriftfaremove

Antonyms

freezehaltremainstand stillstaystop

Words that rhyme with going

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

knowingshowinglowingcoignecoignbowingowingsowingrowingtowingsewinghoeing

Related words

activepassingdepartureexitreleaseexpirationlosssledding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "going"?▾

"Going" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "going"?▾

The IPA transcription of "going" is /ˈɡəʊɪŋ/.

What does "going" mean?▾

Going: To move:

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