How to Pronounce Rings

To pronounce "rings", say RINGS — one syllable, IPA /ɹɪŋz/. 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

/ɹɪŋz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rings”

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

What does rings 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.”

noun

  1. The resonant sound of a bell, or a sound resembling it.

    “The church bell's ring could be heard the length of the valley.”

  2. A pleasant or correct sound.

    “The name has a nice ring to it.”

Words that rhyme with rings

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thingswingsflingsspringshamstringsdingsupswingswringsstringsslingsstingsbrings

Related words

bandhooppackencirclesurroundenvironknelltintinnabulation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rings"?▾

"Rings" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rings"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rings" is /ɹɪŋz/.

What does "rings" mean?▾

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

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