How to Pronounce Gossiping

To pronounce "gossiping", say GOSS-ip-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɒs.ɪ.pɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɡɒs.ɪ.pɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gossiping”

"gossiping" has 3 syllables: goss-ip-ing.

What does gossiping mean?

verb

  1. To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.
  2. To talk idly.

noun

  1. Act of gossiping.

Synonyms

blabdish the dirtspill the teatalk out of turntell tales out of schoolchatchatterchew the fat

Related words

gossipmongeringgossippingblabbinggossipfestblabchit-chatgossipredtalk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gossiping"?▾

"Gossiping" has 3 syllables: goss · ip · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "gossiping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gossiping" is /ˈɡɒs.ɪ.pɪŋ/.

What does "gossiping" mean?▾

Gossiping: To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.

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