How to Pronounce Gripping

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɡɹɪpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gripping”

"gripping" has 2 syllables: gripp-ing. It rhymes with nipping and whipping, if that helps it stick.

What does gripping mean?

verb

  1. To take hold of, particularly with the hand.

    “After a few slips, the tires gripped the pavement.”

  2. To help or assist, particularly in an emotional sense.

    “He grips me.”

noun

  1. Pinching and spasmodic pain in the intestines; gripe.

adjective

  1. Which catches someone's attention; exciting

    “a gripping action film”

Synonyms

hang outaidhelp outlend a handclaspgraspabsorbingfascinatinginteresting

Words that rhyme with gripping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nippingwhippingstrippingslippingclippingflippingrippingchippingtrippingskippingdrippingshipping

Related words

absorbingengrossingrivetingfascinatinginterestingstormingstrikingintense

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gripping"?▾

"Gripping" has 2 syllables: gripp · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "gripping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gripping" is /ˈɡɹɪpɪŋ/.

What does "gripping" mean?▾

Gripping: To take hold of, particularly with the hand.

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