How to Pronounce Offing

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɒfɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “offing”

"offing" has 2 syllables: off-ing.

What does offing mean?

verb

  1. To kill.

    “He got in the way so I had him offed.”

  2. To switch off.

    “Can you off the light?”

noun

  1. The area of the sea in which a ship can be seen in the distance from land, excluding the parts nearest the shore, and beyond the anchoring ground.
  2. The distance that a ship at sea keeps away from land, often because of navigational dangers, fog and other hazards; a position at a distance from shore.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "offing"?▾

"Offing" has 2 syllables: off · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "offing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "offing" is /ˈɒfɪŋ/.

What does "offing" mean?▾

Offing: To kill.

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