How to Pronounce Mating

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmeɪtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mating”

"mating" has 2 syllables: mat-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does mating mean?

verb

  1. To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.

    “That jerk checkmated me in four moves!”

  2. (by extension) To place in a losing situation that has no escape.

verb

  1. To match, fit together without space between.

    “The pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly.”

  2. To copulate.

verb

  1. To confuse; to confound.

Synonyms

couplematchpair

Antonyms

demate

Words that rhyme with mating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

conjugationcouplingpairingunionattachedjunctioncombinationinterplay

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mating"?▾

"Mating" has 2 syllables: mat · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "mating"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mating" is /ˈmeɪtɪŋ/.

What does "mating" mean?▾

Mating: To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.

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