How to Pronounce Reaching

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

reaching

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɹiːtʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “reaching”

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

What does reaching mean?

verb

To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).
“He reached for a weapon that was on the table.”
To give to someone by stretching out a limb, especially the hand; to give with the hand; to pass to another person; to hand over.
“to reach one a book”

Synonyms

contact get hold of get in touch

Words that rhyme with reaching

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beseeching screeching teaching breeching preaching bleaching leeching leaching overreaching breaching impeaching beaching

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reaching"?▾

"Reaching" has 2 syllables: reach · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "reaching"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reaching" is /ˈɹiːtʃɪŋ/.

What does "reaching" mean?▾

Reaching: To extend, stretch, or thrust out (for example a limb or object held in the hand).

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