How to Pronounce Ringing

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

ringing

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɹɪŋɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ringing”

"ringing" has 2 syllables: ring-ing. It rhymes with bringing and swinging, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: wringing — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ringing mean?

verb

To enclose or surround.
“The inner city was ringed with dingy industrial areas.”
To make an incision around; to girdle.
“They ringed the trees to make the clearing easier next year.”

verb

Of a bell, etc., to produce a resonant sound.
“The bells were ringing in the town.”
To make (a bell, etc.) produce a resonant sound.
“The deliveryman rang the doorbell to drop off a parcel.”

noun

The sound of something that rings.
The quality of being resonant.

Synonyms

banding

Words that rhyme with ringing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bringing swinging upbringing stinging clinging mudslinging flinging singing springing slinging stringing wringing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ringing"?▾

"Ringing" has 2 syllables: ring · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "ringing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ringing" is /ˈɹɪŋɪŋ/.

What does "ringing" mean?▾

Ringing: To enclose or surround.

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