How to Pronounce Shopping

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shopping”

"shopping" has 2 syllables: shopp-ing. It rhymes with sopping and gawping, if that helps it stick.

What does shopping mean?

verb

  1. To visit stores or shops to browse or explore merchandise, especially with the intention of buying such merchandise.

    “He’s shopping for clothes.”

  2. To purchase products from (a range or catalogue, etc.).

    “Shop our new arrivals.”

noun

  1. The process of buying goods or services, or searching for those suitable to buy.

    “On Saturdays we usually do the shopping.”

  2. Recently bought goods.

    “I carried three heavy bags of shopping up the stairs.”

Words that rhyme with shopping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

soppinggawpingfloppingpoppingwhoppingeavesdroppingdroppinghoppingmoppingcloppingtoppingchopping

Related words

shoppermarketingerrandgrocerystoresupermarketteleshoppingretail

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shopping"?▾

"Shopping" has 2 syllables: shopp · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "shopping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shopping" is /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/.

What does "shopping" mean?▾

Shopping: To visit stores or shops to browse or explore merchandise, especially with the intention of buying such merchandise.

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