How to Pronounce Sending

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɛndɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sending”

"sending" has 2 syllables: send-ing. It rhymes with condescending and impending, if that helps it stick.

What does sending mean?

verb

  1. To make something (such as an object or message) go from one place to another.

    “Every day at two o'clock, he sends his secretary out to buy him a coffee.”

  2. To excite, delight, or thrill (someone).

noun

  1. The act by which somebody or something is sent.

Synonyms

broadcastemitmail

Words that rhyme with sending

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

condescendingimpendingascendingtendingpendingdescendingintendingunendingcontendingblendingunbendingattending

Related words

transmitchargetransportmailbaseinstitutionalizeplacebroadcast

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sending"?▾

"Sending" has 2 syllables: send · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "sending"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sending" is /ˈsɛndɪŋ/.

What does "sending" mean?▾

Sending: To make something (such as an object or message) go from one place to another.

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