How to Pronounce Rising

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɹaɪzɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rising”

"rising" has 2 syllables: ris-ing. It rhymes with patronizing and scrutinizing, if that helps it stick.

What does rising mean?

verb

To move, or appear to move, physically upwards relative to the ground.
To increase in value or standing.

noun

Rebellion.
The act of something that rises.
“the risings and fallings of a thermometer”

adjective

Going up.
Planned or destined to advance to an academic grade in the near future, after having completed the previous grade; soon-to-be.

Synonyms

come back from the dead arise get up climb go up increase

Antonyms

descend drop fall sink set decrease falling

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Words that rhyme with rising

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

patronizing scrutinizing self-aggrandizing enterprising tantalizing mesmerizing demoralizing appetizing devising uprising galvanizing surprising

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rising"?▾

"Rising" has 2 syllables: ris · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "rising"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rising" is /ˈɹaɪzɪŋ/.

What does "rising" mean?▾

Rising: To move, or appear to move, physically upwards relative to the ground.

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