How to Pronounce Offering

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɑfəɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “offering”

"offering" has 3 syllables: off-er-ing. It rhymes with proffering and coffering, if that helps it stick.

What does offering mean?

verb

  1. To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

    “She offered to help with her homework.”

  2. To present in words; to proffer; to make a proposal of; to suggest.

    “Everybody offered an opinion.”

noun

  1. The act by which something is offered.
  2. That which has been offered; a sacrifice.

Words that rhyme with offering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

profferingcofferingreoffering

Related words

oblationofferorproposalproposeenablinggiveavailablegift

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "offering"?▾

"Offering" has 3 syllables: off · er · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "offering"?▾

The IPA transcription of "offering" is /ˈɑfəɹɪŋ/.

What does "offering" mean?▾

Offering: To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

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