How to Pronounce Meaning

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmiːnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “meaning”

"meaning" has 2 syllables: mean-ing. It rhymes with keening and demeaning, if that helps it stick.

What does meaning mean?

noun

  1. (of words or symbols) The entity, perception, feeling or concept thereby represented or evoked.
  2. The value, purpose, importance, point or significance (of something beyond the fact of that thing's existence).

    “the meaning of life”

Synonyms

sensedefinition

Words that rhyme with meaning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keeningdemeaningpreeningcareeningscreeningleaningconveningcleaninginterveningpeeninggleaningweaning

Related words

significationsubstancesignificantsignificancemeaningfulsenseimportpregnant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "meaning"?▾

"Meaning" has 2 syllables: mean · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "meaning"?▾

The IPA transcription of "meaning" is /ˈmiːnɪŋ/.

What does "meaning" mean?▾

Meaning: (of words or symbols) The entity, perception, feeling or concept thereby represented or evoked.

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