How to Pronounce Picketing

To pronounce "picketing", say PICK-et-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

PICK-et-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “picketing”

"picketing" has 3 syllables: pick-et-ing. It rhymes with ticketing, if that helps it stick.

What does picketing mean?

verb

  1. To protest, organized by a labour union, typically in front of the location of employment.
  2. To enclose or fortify with pickets or pointed stakes.

noun

  1. The act of one who pickets (in any sense).

    “picketings and demonstrations”

Words that rhyme with picketing

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ticketing

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "picketing"?▾

"Picketing" has 3 syllables: pick · et · ing.

What does "picketing" mean?▾

Picketing: To protest, organized by a labour union, typically in front of the location of employment.

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