How to Pronounce Racing

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹeɪsɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “racing”

"racing" has 2 syllables: rac-ing. It rhymes with facing and bracing, if that helps it stick.

What does racing mean?

verb

  1. To take part in a race (in the sense of a contest).

    “The drivers were racing around the track.”

  2. To compete against in such a race.

    “I raced him to the car, but he was there first, so he got to ride shotgun.”

verb

  1. To assign a race to; to perceive as having a (usually specified) race.

noun

  1. The sport of competing in races.

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Words that rhyme with racing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

facingbracingtracingdebasingpacingembracinglacingchasingcasingplacingdisplacingbasing

Related words

racewayhotfootbackwashrunwashairstreamspeedhasten

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "racing"?▾

"Racing" has 2 syllables: rac · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "racing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "racing" is /ˈɹeɪsɪŋ/.

What does "racing" mean?▾

Racing: To take part in a race (in the sense of a contest).

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