How to Pronounce Hampering

To pronounce "hampering", say HAMP-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

HAMP-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “hampering”

"hampering" has 3 syllables: hamp-er-ing. It rhymes with pampering and tampering, if that helps it stick.

What does hampering mean?

verb

  1. To put into a hamper.

    “Competition pigeons are hampered for the truck trip to the point of release where the race back starts.”

verb

  1. To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle
  2. To impede in motion or progress.

noun

  1. That which hampers; an impediment.

Synonyms

embarrassencumberhinderensnareinveigle

Words that rhyme with hampering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pamperingtamperingscampering

Related words

shacklehaltertrammelcramphinderhandicapbonddisadvantage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hampering"?▾

"Hampering" has 3 syllables: hamp · er · ing.

What does "hampering" mean?▾

Hampering: To put into a hamper.

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