How to Pronounce Halting

To pronounce "halting", say HALT-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

HALT-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “halting”

"halting" has 2 syllables: halt-ing. It rhymes with exalting and vaulting, if that helps it stick.

What does halting mean?

verb

  1. To limp; move with a limping gait.
  2. To stand in doubt whether to proceed, or what to do; hesitate; be uncertain; linger; delay; mammer.

verb

  1. To stop marching.
  2. To stop either temporarily or permanently.

noun

  1. The action of one who halts; a stopping or hesitancy.

Synonyms

freezeimmobilizebreak offshut downstopterminatebrakedesisthiatusmoratorium

Words that rhyme with halting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

exaltingvaultingsaltingfaultingdefaultingassaultingmaltingsomersaulting

Related words

crippledlameunfitbrokenhesitantdisruptingdisruptionslowing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "halting"?▾

"Halting" has 2 syllables: halt · ing.

What does "halting" mean?▾

Halting: To limp; move with a limping gait.

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