How to Pronounce Reasoning

To pronounce "reasoning", say REAS-on-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “reasoning”

"reasoning" has 3 syllables: reas-on-ing. It rhymes with seasoning, if that helps it stick.

What does reasoning mean?

verb

  1. To deduce or come to a conclusion by being rational
  2. To perform a process of deduction or of induction, in order to convince or to confute; to argue.

noun

  1. The deduction of inferences or interpretations from premises; abstract thought; ratiocination.
  2. A Rastafari meeting held for the purposes of chanting, prayer and discussion.

Synonyms

ratiocinationrationale

Words that rhyme with reasoning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seasoning

Related words

rationalthinkingintelligentlogicargumentationlogicalthoughtinference

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reasoning"?▾

"Reasoning" has 3 syllables: reas · on · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "reasoning"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reasoning" is /ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/.

What does "reasoning" mean?▾

Reasoning: To deduce or come to a conclusion by being rational

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