How to Pronounce Reaping

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɹiːpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “reaping”

"reaping" has 2 syllables: reap-ing. It rhymes with weeping and sweeping, if that helps it stick.

What does reaping mean?

verb

  1. To cut (for example a grain) with a sickle, scythe, or reaping machine
  2. To gather (e.g. a harvest) by cutting.

noun

  1. The act by which something is reaped.

    “sowings and reapings”

Words that rhyme with reaping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

weepingsweepingseepingcreepingpeepingkeepingsleepingbleepingbookkeepingsafekeepingpeacekeepingleaping

Related words

gleanharvestdrawharvestingcropharnessingleveragegathering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reaping"?▾

"Reaping" has 2 syllables: reap · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "reaping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reaping" is /ˈɹiːpɪŋ/.

What does "reaping" mean?▾

Reaping: To cut (for example a grain) with a sickle, scythe, or reaping machine

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