How to Pronounce Hanging

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhæŋɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hanging”

"hanging" has 2 syllables: hang-ing. It rhymes with banging and clanging, if that helps it stick.

What does hanging mean?

verb

  1. To be or remain suspended.

    “The lights hung from the ceiling.”

  2. To float, as if suspended.

    “The smoke hung in the room.”

adjective

  1. Suspended.

    “The hanging vines made the house look older than it was.”

  2. (of a piece) Unprotected and exposed to capture.

Synonyms

put upgallowsswingtake a ride to Tyburndanglesuspendedsuspendfreeze

Words that rhyme with hanging

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bangingclangingharanguingoverhanginggangingtanging

Related words

danglingpendentsupportedsuspendedpendantsuspensiondraggingpegging

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hanging"?▾

"Hanging" has 2 syllables: hang · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "hanging"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hanging" is /ˈhæŋɪŋ/.

What does "hanging" mean?▾

Hanging: To be or remain suspended.

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