How to Pronounce Picking

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɪkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “picking”

"picking" has 2 syllables: pick-ing. It rhymes with nitpicking and licking, if that helps it stick.

What does picking mean?

verb

  1. To grasp and pull with the fingers or fingernails.

    “Don't pick at that scab.”

  2. To harvest a fruit or vegetable for consumption by removing it from the plant to which it is attached; to harvest an entire plant by removing it from the ground.

    “It's time to pick the tomatoes.”

noun

  1. A gathering to pick fruit.

    “We went to a strawberry picking last June.”

  2. (usually pluralized) Items remaining after others have selected the best; scraps, as of food.

Synonyms

leftover

Words that rhyme with picking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nitpickinglickingstickingtickingkickingtrickingclickingflickingpolitickingbicking

Related words

takingberrycropharvestingharvestsamphirenitoakum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "picking"?▾

"Picking" has 2 syllables: pick · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "picking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "picking" is /ˈpɪkɪŋ/.

What does "picking" mean?▾

Picking: To grasp and pull with the fingers or fingernails.

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