How to Pronounce Landing

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈlændɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “landing”

"landing" has 2 syllables: land-ing. It rhymes with notwithstanding and understanding, if that helps it stick.

What does landing mean?

verb

  1. To descend to a surface, especially from the air.

    “The plane is about to land.”

  2. To alight, to descend from a vehicle.

noun

  1. Corridor.
  2. Coming to a surface, as of an airplane or any descending object.

Antonyms

takeoff

Words that rhyme with landing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

notwithstandingunderstandingoutstandingstandingdemandingcommandingupstandingexpandingmisunderstandingbrandingsandinggrandstanding

Related words

airstriprunwayairdropaircraftflightlaunchingamphibiousdisembarkation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "landing"?▾

"Landing" has 2 syllables: land · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "landing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "landing" is /ˈlændɪŋ/.

What does "landing" mean?▾

Landing: To descend to a surface, especially from the air.

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