How to Pronounce Offending

To pronounce "offending", say OFF-end-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈfɛndɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈfɛndɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “offending”

"offending" has 3 syllables: off-end-ing. It rhymes with condescending and impending, if that helps it stick.

What does offending mean?

verb

  1. To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.

    “Your accusations offend me deeply.”

  2. To feel or become offended; to take insult.

    “Don't worry. I don't offend easily.”

noun

  1. The act of committing an offence.

adjective

  1. Responsible; to be blamed.

    “Something in the fridge smelled terrible. The offending article was soon identified and removed.”

Words that rhyme with offending

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

condescendingimpendingascendingtendingpendingdescendingintendingunendingcontendingblendingunbendingattending

Related words

violativesinningoffensiveinfringementoffensedelinquencyinfractioninsulting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "offending"?▾

"Offending" has 3 syllables: off · end · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "offending"?▾

The IPA transcription of "offending" is /əˈfɛndɪŋ/.

What does "offending" mean?▾

Offending: To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.

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