How to Pronounce Ring

To pronounce "ring", say RING — one syllable, IPA /ɹɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɹɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ring”

"ring" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wring and spring, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: wring, ringe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ring mean?

noun

  1. (physical) A solid object in the shape of a circle.
  2. (physical) A group of objects arranged in a circle.

verb

  1. To enclose or surround.

    “The inner city was ringed with dingy industrial areas.”

  2. To make an incision around; to girdle.

    “They ringed the trees to make the clearing easier next year.”

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Words that rhyme with ring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wringspringflingstingzingthingstringswingoffspringchingwingbring

Related words

bandhooppackencirclesurroundenvironknelltintinnabulation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ring"?▾

"Ring" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ring"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ring" is /ɹɪŋ/.

What does "ring" mean?▾

Ring: (physical) A solid object in the shape of a circle.

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