How to Pronounce Painstaking

To pronounce "painstaking", say PAINST-ak-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “painstaking”

"painstaking" has 3 syllables: painst-ak-ing. It rhymes with breathtaking and undertaking, if that helps it stick.

What does painstaking mean?

noun

  1. The application of careful and attentive effort.

adjective

  1. Carefully attentive to details; diligent in performing a process or procedure.

Words that rhyme with painstaking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breathtakingundertakingquakinggroundbreakingheartbreakingforsakingmakingtakingstakingshakingrakingearthshaking

Related words

conscientiousscrupulouscarefulthoroughmeticulousdetaileddiligentindustrious

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "painstaking"?▾

"Painstaking" has 3 syllables: painst · ak · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "painstaking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "painstaking" is /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/.

What does "painstaking" mean?▾

Painstaking: The application of careful and attentive effort.

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