How to Pronounce Preaching

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

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈpɹiːtʃɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “preaching”

"preaching" has 2 syllables: preach-ing. It rhymes with beseeching and screeching, if that helps it stick.

What does preaching mean?

verb

  1. To give a sermon.

    “A learned local Muslim used to preach in the small mosque every Friday.”

  2. To proclaim by public discourse; to utter in a sermon or a formal religious harangue.

noun

  1. The act of delivering a sermon or similar moral instruction.

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Words that rhyme with preaching

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beseechingscreechingteachingbreechingreachingbleachingleechingleachingoverreachingbreachingimpeachingbeaching

Related words

sermondiscourseproselytismpulpitdemagogydemagoguerypopulismlecturing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "preaching"?▾

"Preaching" has 2 syllables: preach · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "preaching"?▾

The IPA transcription of "preaching" is /ˈpɹiːtʃɪŋ/.

What does "preaching" mean?▾

Preaching: To give a sermon.

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