How to Pronounce Pouring

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɔːɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pouring”

"pouring" has 2 syllables: pour-ing. It rhymes with imploring and adoring, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: poring — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pouring mean?

verb

  1. To cause (liquid, or liquid-like substance) to flow in a stream, either out of a container or into it.

    “pour water from a jug”

  2. To send out as in a stream or a flood; to cause (an emotion) to come out; to cause to escape.

noun

  1. The act by which something is poured.

Synonyms

shinkskink

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Words that rhyme with pouring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

imploringadoringroaringsoaringoutpouringexploringunderscoringsnoringignoringflooringorangrestoring

Related words

gushingaffusionrunningflowingsinkingpumpingthrowingrushing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pouring"?▾

"Pouring" has 2 syllables: pour · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "pouring"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pouring" is /ˈpɔːɹɪŋ/.

What does "pouring" mean?▾

Pouring: To cause (liquid, or liquid-like substance) to flow in a stream, either out of a container or into it.

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