How to Pronounce Quoting

To pronounce "quoting", say QUOT-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

QUOT-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “quoting”

"quoting" has 2 syllables: quot-ing. It rhymes with doting and gloating, if that helps it stick.

What does quoting mean?

verb

  1. To repeat the exact words of (a person).

    “The writer quoted the president.”

  2. To repeat (the exact words of a person).

    “The writer quoted the president's speech.”

noun

  1. A quoted statement; a quote.

Synonyms

cite

Antonyms

end quoteunquote

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Words that rhyme with quoting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dotinggloatingfloatingpromotingcoatingtotingscapegoatingbloatingnotingthroatingdenotingdevoting

Related words

quotationcitecitingnamingreferringlistingembodyingreporting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quoting"?▾

"Quoting" has 2 syllables: quot · ing.

What does "quoting" mean?▾

Quoting: To repeat the exact words of (a person).

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