How to Pronounce Inching

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɪntʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inching”

"inching" has 2 syllables: inch-ing. It rhymes with unflinching and lynching, if that helps it stick.

What does inching mean?

verb

  1. (followed by a preposition) To advance very slowly, or by a small amount (in a particular direction).

    “Fearful of falling, he inched along the window ledge.”

  2. To drive by inches, or small degrees.

noun

  1. Very gradual movement.

Words that rhyme with inching

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unflinchinglynchingflinchingclinchingpinching

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inching"?▾

"Inching" has 2 syllables: inch · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "inching"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inching" is /ˈɪntʃɪŋ/.

What does "inching" mean?▾

Inching: (followed by a preposition) To advance very slowly, or by a small amount (in a particular direction).

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