How to Pronounce Panting

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈpæntɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “panting”

"panting" has 2 syllables: pant-ing. It rhymes with enchanting and granting, if that helps it stick.

What does panting mean?

verb

To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion or from eagerness or excitement; to respire with heaving of the breast; to gasp.
To long eagerly; to desire earnestly.

noun

The act of one who pants.

Synonyms

gasp crave desire long pine

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Words that rhyme with panting

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enchanting granting supplanting ranting canting planting banteng slanting transplanting decanting implanting recanting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "panting"?▾

"Panting" has 2 syllables: pant · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "panting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "panting" is /ˈpæntɪŋ/.

What does "panting" mean?▾

Panting: To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion or from eagerness or excitement; to respire with heaving of the breast; to gasp.

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