How to Pronounce Grinding

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɡɹaɪndɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “grinding”

"grinding" has 2 syllables: grind-ing. It rhymes with binding and blinding, if that helps it stick.

What does grinding mean?

verb

To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.
To shape with the force of friction.
“grind a lens; grind an axe”

noun

The action of grinding together or crushing into small particles.
“Ominous creakings and grindings came from the innards of the machine.”
A form of dance in which two people rub their bodies together.

adjective

Of or pertaining to the act or sound of grinding.
“The meeting came to a grinding halt when the two sides could not agree.”
Hard and tedious.
“a week filled with grinding toil”

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Words that rhyme with grinding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

binding blinding spellbinding finding unwinding minding reminding masterminding nonbinding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grinding"?▾

"Grinding" has 2 syllables: grind · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "grinding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grinding" is /ˈɡɹaɪndɪŋ/.

What does "grinding" mean?▾

Grinding: To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.

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