How to Pronounce Providing

To pronounce "providing", say PROV-id-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹəˈvaɪdɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/pɹəˈvaɪdɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “providing”

"providing" has 3 syllables: prov-id-ing. It rhymes with abiding and chiding, if that helps it stick.

What does providing mean?

verb

  1. To make a living; earn money for necessities.

    “It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage.”

  2. To act to prepare for something.

    “Provide against disaster.”

noun

  1. Something provided; a provision.

Words that rhyme with providing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abidingchidingglidingstridingcoincidingguidingderidingpresidinghidingoverridingslidingsubsiding

Related words

supplyprovisionsupplyingprovisioningcontributeissuinggivebringing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "providing"?▾

"Providing" has 3 syllables: prov · id · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "providing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "providing" is /pɹəˈvaɪdɪŋ/.

What does "providing" mean?▾

Providing: To make a living; earn money for necessities.

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