How to Pronounce Painting

To pronounce "painting", say PAINT-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “painting”

"painting" has 2 syllables: paint-ing. It rhymes with waning and pertaining, if that helps it stick.

What does painting mean?

verb

  1. To apply paint to.
  2. To apply in the manner that paint is applied.

noun

  1. An illustration or artwork done with the use of paint.

    “The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings.”

  2. The action of applying paint to a surface.

    “The outside of the old house would benefit from some painting.”

Synonyms

third art

Words that rhyme with painting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

waningpertainingstrainingfeigningsustainingtrainingreigningmaintainingremainingcomplainingretainingentertaining

Related words

picturemuralpainterchalkboardblackboardartworkportraittableau

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "painting"?▾

"Painting" has 2 syllables: paint · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "painting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "painting" is /ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/.

What does "painting" mean?▾

Painting: To apply paint to.

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