How to Pronounce Punching

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpʌntʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “punching”

"punching" has 2 syllables: punch-ing. It rhymes with munching and cinching, if that helps it stick.

What does punching mean?

verb

  1. To strike with one's fist.

    “If she punches me, I'm gonna break her nose.”

  2. (of cattle) To herd.

verb

  1. To employ a punch to create a hole in or stamp or emboss a mark on something.
  2. To mark a ticket.

noun

  1. (gerund of punch) An incident in which someone is punched
  2. The process of making holes in something (rail ticket, leather belt, etc).

Synonyms

boxslug

Words that rhyme with punching

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

munchingcinchingbunchingwinchingcrunchinglunchinghunchingscrunchingsynching

Related words

biffpokeperforatelickplughittingbeatingknocking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "punching"?▾

"Punching" has 2 syllables: punch · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "punching"?▾

The IPA transcription of "punching" is /ˈpʌntʃɪŋ/.

What does "punching" mean?▾

Punching: To strike with one's fist.

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