How to Pronounce Numbering

To pronounce "numbering", say NUMB-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

NUMB-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “numbering”

"numbering" has 3 syllables: numb-er-ing. It rhymes with lumbering and slumbering, if that helps it stick.

What does numbering mean?

verb

  1. To label (items) with numbers; to assign numbers to (items).

    “Number the baskets so that we can find them easily.”

  2. To total or count; to amount to.

    “I don’t know how many books are in the library, but they must number in the thousands.”

noun

  1. A sequence of numbers indicating order or otherwise used for identification.
  2. The action of creating or assigning such a sequence for identification.

Synonyms

enumerationtelling

Words that rhyme with numbering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lumberingslumberinglimberingtimberingcumberingoutnumbering

Related words

enumerationnumericalnumerationnumericcounttitlingoutlinesymbol

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "numbering"?▾

"Numbering" has 3 syllables: numb · er · ing.

What does "numbering" mean?▾

Numbering: To label (items) with numbers; to assign numbers to (items).

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