How to Pronounce Guiding

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “guiding”

"guiding" has 2 syllables: guid-ing. It rhymes with abiding and providing, if that helps it stick.

What does guiding mean?

verb

  1. To serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.
  2. To steer or navigate, especially a ship or as a pilot.

noun

  1. Guidance.
  2. Girl Guiding.

Words that rhyme with guiding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abidingprovidingchidingglidingstridingcoincidingderidingpresidinghidingoverridingslidingsubsiding

Related words

guidanceleadingdirectivedirectionalsteeringdirectingconductleadership

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "guiding"?▾

"Guiding" has 2 syllables: guid · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "guiding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "guiding" is /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/.

What does "guiding" mean?▾

Guiding: To serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.

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