How to Pronounce Increasing

To pronounce "increasing", say INCR-eas-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈkɹiːsɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɪnˈkɹiːsɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “increasing”

"increasing" has 3 syllables: incr-eas-ing. It rhymes with unceasing and decreasing, if that helps it stick.

What does increasing mean?

verb

(of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.
“His rage only increased when I told him of the lost money.”
To make (a quantity, etc.) larger.

adjective

On the increase.
“steadily increasing demand”

Synonyms

go up grow rise shoot up soar wax increment raise

Antonyms

decrease drop fall go down plummet plunge decreasing

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Words that rhyme with increasing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unceasing decreasing ceasing leasing releasing policing creasing subleasing fleecing greasing piecing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "increasing"?▾

"Increasing" has 3 syllables: incr · eas · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "increasing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "increasing" is /ɪnˈkɹiːsɪŋ/.

What does "increasing" mean?▾

Increasing: (of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.

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