How to Pronounce Packing

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpakɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “packing”

"packing" has 2 syllables: pack-ing. It rhymes with backing and hijacking, if that helps it stick.

What does packing mean?

verb

  1. (physical) To put or bring things together in a limited or confined space, especially for storage or transport.
  2. (social) To cheat.

noun

  1. The action of the verb.
  2. As a concrete noun.

Synonyms

stack

Antonyms

unpack

Words that rhyme with packing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

backinghijackingthwackingclackingwhackinglackingcrackingrackingsmackingransackingbushwhackingwracking

Related words

backpackingwaddingboxingpackagepackagedpacketpackagingluggage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "packing"?▾

"Packing" has 2 syllables: pack · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "packing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "packing" is /ˈpakɪŋ/.

What does "packing" mean?▾

Packing: (physical) To put or bring things together in a limited or confined space, especially for storage or transport.

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