How to Pronounce Pirating

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

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Syllables

Letters

PIR-at-ing

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"pirating" has 3 syllables: pir-at-ing.

verb

To appropriate by piracy, plunder at sea.
“They pirated the tanker and sailed to a port where they could sell the ship and cargo.”
(intellectual property) To create and/or sell an unauthorized copy of

How many syllables are in "pirating"?▾

"Pirating" has 3 syllables: pir · at · ing.

What does "pirating" mean?▾

Pirating: To appropriate by piracy, plunder at sea.

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