How to Pronounce Sheathing

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

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Syllables

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Letters

SHEATH-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “sheathing”

"sheathing" has 2 syllables: sheath-ing. It rhymes with breathing and teething, if that helps it stick.

What does sheathing mean?

verb

  1. To put (something such as a knife or sword) into a sheath.
  2. To encase (something) with a protective covering.

noun

  1. Something that wraps around or surrounds something, as a sheath encases its blade.

    “When the sheathing was on it suddenly looked like a real house: you could see where the outer walls would be even if they still needed the siding and trim added.”

Antonyms

unsheathe

Words that rhyme with sheathing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breathingteethingwreathing

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sheathing"?▾

"Sheathing" has 2 syllables: sheath · ing.

What does "sheathing" mean?▾

Sheathing: To put (something such as a knife or sword) into a sheath.

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