How to Pronounce Icing

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

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈaɪsɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “icing”

"icing" has 2 syllables: ic-ing.

What does icing mean?

noun

  1. A sweet glaze made primarily of sugar and often flavored, typically used for baked goods; frosting.
  2. A minor violation of ice hockey rules, occurring when a player shoots the puck from his/her side of the red line so that it crosses the goal line on the opponent's side. A team playing short-handed is not penalized for this.

Related words

frostingfrostfondantice-creamcherrydeicingdefrostingfreezing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "icing"?▾

"Icing" has 2 syllables: ic · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "icing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "icing" is /ˈaɪsɪŋ/.

What does "icing" mean?▾

Icing: A sweet glaze made primarily of sugar and often flavored, typically used for baked goods; frosting.

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