How to Pronounce Lashing

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈlæʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lashing”

"lashing" has 2 syllables: lash-ing. It rhymes with dashing and thrashing, if that helps it stick.

What does lashing mean?

verb

To strike with a lash; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one.
To strike forcibly and quickly, as with a lash; to beat, or beat upon, with a motion like that of a lash.

verb

To bind with a rope, cord, thong, or chain, so as to fasten.
“lash a pack on a horse's back”

noun

Something used to tie something or lash it to something.
“The lashings, which had been holding the chest to the deck of the storm-tossed ship, broke, and it went overboard.”
(in the form "lashings of"): plenty of
“Lashings of ginger beer”

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with lashing

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dashing thrashing clashing gnashing crashing rehashing flashing splashing slashing bashing gashing plashing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lashing"?▾

"Lashing" has 2 syllables: lash · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "lashing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lashing" is /ˈlæʃɪŋ/.

What does "lashing" mean?▾

Lashing: To strike with a lash; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one.

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