How to Pronounce Rounding

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɹaʊndɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rounding”

"rounding" has 2 syllables: round-ing. It rhymes with astounding and confounding, if that helps it stick.

What does rounding mean?

verb

  1. To shape something into a curve.

    “The carpenter rounded the edges of the table.”

  2. To become shaped into a curve.

verb

  1. To speak in a low tone; whisper; speak secretly; take counsel.
  2. To address or speak to in a whisper, utter in a whisper.

noun

  1. The act by which a numerical value is rounded.
  2. The numerical value obtained by this process.

Synonyms

surround

Words that rhyme with rounding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astoundingconfoundingpoundingexpoundingcompoundingresoundingaboundinghoundinggroundingsurroundingsoundingfounding

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rounding"?▾

"Rounding" has 2 syllables: round · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "rounding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rounding" is /ˈɹaʊndɪŋ/.

What does "rounding" mean?▾

Rounding: To shape something into a curve.

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