How to Pronounce Hoisting

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/hɔɪstɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hoisting”

"hoisting" has 2 syllables: hoist-ing. It rhymes with foisting and joisting, if that helps it stick.

What does hoisting mean?

verb

  1. To raise; to lift; to elevate (especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, said of a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight).
  2. To lift a trophy or similar prize into the air in celebration of a victory.

noun

  1. The act by which something is hoisted.
  2. The behaviour of Javascript syntax which allows variables to be used before they are declared.

Words that rhyme with hoisting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

foistingjoisting

Related words

liftwindliftinghangingriseupliftelevationhanger

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hoisting"?▾

"Hoisting" has 2 syllables: hoist · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "hoisting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hoisting" is /hɔɪstɪŋ/.

What does "hoisting" mean?▾

Hoisting: To raise; to lift; to elevate (especially, to raise or lift to a desired elevation, by means of tackle or pulley, said of a sail, a flag, a heavy package or weight).

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