How to Pronounce Grounding

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɡɹaʊndɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “grounding”

"grounding" has 2 syllables: ground-ing. It rhymes with astounding and confounding, if that helps it stick.

What does grounding mean?

verb

To connect (an electrical conductor or device) to a ground.
To punish, especially a child or teenager, by forcing him/her to stay at home and/or give up certain privileges.
“Eric, you are grounded until further notice for lying to us about where you were last night!”

noun

Fundamental knowledge or background in a field or discipline.
The return to a fully conscious state after a psychedelic experience.

Synonyms

earth gate

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Words that rhyme with grounding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astounding confounding pounding expounding compounding resounding abounding hounding surrounding sounding founding rounding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grounding"?▾

"Grounding" has 2 syllables: ground · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "grounding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grounding" is /ˈɡɹaʊndɪŋ/.

What does "grounding" mean?▾

Grounding: To connect (an electrical conductor or device) to a ground.

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