How to Pronounce Planting

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈplɑːntɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “planting”

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

What does planting mean?

verb

  1. To place (a seed or plant) in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow.
  2. To place (an object, or sometimes a person), often with the implication of intending deceit.

    “That gun's not mine! It was planted there by the real murderer!”

noun

  1. A plant (or clipping) that has been freshly planted.

    “Take one of the plantings over as a house-warming gift.”

  2. The act of setting a plant in the ground for growth.

Words that rhyme with planting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enchantinggrantingsupplantingrantingcantingbantengslantingtransplantingdecantingimplantingrecantinganting

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "planting"?▾

"Planting" has 2 syllables: plant · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "planting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "planting" is /ˈplɑːntɪŋ/.

What does "planting" mean?▾

Planting: To place (a seed or plant) in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow.

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