How to Pronounce Hamstringing

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

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Letters

HAMSTR-ing-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “hamstringing”

"hamstringing" has 3 syllables: hamstr-ing-ing.

What does hamstringing mean?

verb

  1. To lame or disable by cutting the tendons of the ham or knee; to hough.
  2. To cripple; to incapacitate; to disable.

noun

  1. An instance of somebody being hamstringed.

Synonyms

crippledisableincapacitatehockhoughhox

Related words

hammyhammiehamshamminesshampererhandicaphamhandednesshempstretch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hamstringing"?▾

"Hamstringing" has 3 syllables: hamstr · ing · ing.

What does "hamstringing" mean?▾

Hamstringing: To lame or disable by cutting the tendons of the ham or knee; to hough.

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