How to Pronounce Searching

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈsɜːtʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “searching”

"searching" has 2 syllables: search-ing. It rhymes with lurching and perching, if that helps it stick.

What does searching mean?

verb

  1. To look in (a place) for something.

    “I searched the garden for the keys and found them in the vegetable patch.”

  2. (followed by "for") To look thoroughly.

    “The police are searching for evidence in his flat.”

noun

  1. Search; hunt

adjective

  1. (of an investigation, etc.) Thorough.
  2. Looking over closely; penetrating; severe.

    “a searching gaze; searching criticism”

Synonyms

comblook forscourseek

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Words that rhyme with searching

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lurchingperchingbirchingresearchingchurching

Related words

probingexplorativeexploratoryinquiringinquisitoryintelligenttrenchanthunting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "searching"?▾

"Searching" has 2 syllables: search · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "searching"?▾

The IPA transcription of "searching" is /ˈsɜːtʃɪŋ/.

What does "searching" mean?▾

Searching: To look in (a place) for something.

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