How to Pronounce Showing

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈʃəʊɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “showing”

"showing" has 2 syllables: show-ing. It rhymes with knowing and lowing, if that helps it stick.

What does showing mean?

verb

To display, to have somebody see (something).
“All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper.”
To bestow; to confer.

noun

An occasion when something is shown.
“We went to the midnight showing of the new horror movie.”
A result, a judgement.
“He made a poor showing at his first time at bat.”

Synonyms

display exhibit indicate point out reveal demonstrate prove arrive

Antonyms

conceal cover up hide disprove refute

Words that rhyme with showing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

knowing lowing bowing owing sowing rowing towing sewing hoeing toeing boeing going

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "showing"?▾

"Showing" has 2 syllables: show · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "showing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "showing" is /ˈʃəʊɪŋ/.

What does "showing" mean?▾

Showing: To display, to have somebody see (something).

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