How to Pronounce Plumbing

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈplʌmɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “plumbing”

"plumbing" has 2 syllables: plumb-ing. It rhymes with forthcoming and shortcoming, if that helps it stick.

What does plumbing mean?

noun

  1. The pipes, together with the joints, tanks, stopcocks, taps and other fixtures of a water, gas or sewage system in a house or other building.
  2. The trade or occupation of a plumber.

Synonyms

waterworks

Words that rhyme with plumbing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forthcomingshortcomingcomingupcomingbecomingunbecominghumminggummingrimmingthrumminglimningdrumming

Related words

plumberybathymetryconduitpipelineplumberhoseseweraqueduct

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plumbing"?▾

"Plumbing" has 2 syllables: plumb · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "plumbing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plumbing" is /ˈplʌmɪŋ/.

What does "plumbing" mean?▾

Plumbing: The pipes, together with the joints, tanks, stopcocks, taps and other fixtures of a water, gas or sewage system in a house or other building.

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