How to Pronounce Heaping

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈhiːpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “heaping”

"heaping" has 2 syllables: heap-ing. It rhymes with weeping and sweeping, if that helps it stick.

What does heaping mean?

verb

To pile in a heap.
“He heaped the laundry upon the bed and began folding.”
To form or round into a heap, as in measuring.

adjective

Containing a heap (of something). (Compare heaped.)
“a heaping big bowl of ice cream; a heaping bowl of rice”

Synonyms

amass heap up pile up

Words that rhyme with heaping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

weeping sweeping seeping creeping peeping keeping sleeping bleeping bookkeeping safekeeping peacekeeping reaping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "heaping"?▾

"Heaping" has 2 syllables: heap · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "heaping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "heaping" is /ˈhiːpɪŋ/.

What does "heaping" mean?▾

Heaping: To pile in a heap.

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