How to Pronounce Haunting

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

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Syllables

8

Letters

HAUNT-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “haunting”

"haunting" has 2 syllables: haunt-ing. It rhymes with daunting and taunting, if that helps it stick.

What does haunting mean?

verb

  1. To inhabit, or visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts).

    “A couple of ghosts haunt the old, burnt-down house.”

  2. To make uneasy, restless.

    “The memory of his past failures haunted him.”

noun

  1. A particular instance of haunting; a ghostly habitation.

    “During the haunting, strange voices and noises were heard and objects flew off tables.”

adjective

  1. Remaining in the mind; not easily forgotten.

    “He had a haunting gaze.”

Synonyms

dwelllivenag

Words that rhyme with haunting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dauntingtauntingwantingflauntingjauntingvauntingquantong

Related words

movingpersistentunforgettableghostphantombesettingbedevillingdisturbing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "haunting"?▾

"Haunting" has 2 syllables: haunt · ing.

What does "haunting" mean?▾

Haunting: To inhabit, or visit frequently (most often used in reference to ghosts).

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