How to Pronounce Shaping

To pronounce "shaping", say SHAP-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

SHAP-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “shaping”

"shaping" has 2 syllables: shap-ing. It rhymes with gaping and scraping, if that helps it stick.

What does shaping mean?

verb

  1. To create or make.

    “Earth was shapen by God for God's folk.”

  2. To give something a shape and definition.

    “Shape the dough into a pretzel.   For my art project, I plan to shape my clay lump into a bowl.”

noun

  1. The action of the verb to shape.
  2. A method of positive reinforcement of behaviour patterns in operant conditioning.

Synonyms

formmold

Words that rhyme with shaping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gapingscrapingescapingreshapinglandscapingtapingdrapingrapingvideotapingtaiping

Related words

formationformativedefiningconstructiveformformingconfigurationcomposition

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shaping"?▾

"Shaping" has 2 syllables: shap · ing.

What does "shaping" mean?▾

Shaping: To create or make.

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