How to Pronounce Sketching

To pronounce "sketching", say SKETCH-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈskɛtʃɪŋ/. 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

/ˈskɛtʃɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sketching

"sketching" has 2 syllables: sketch-ing. It rhymes with fetching and retching, if that helps it stick.

What does sketching mean?

verb

  1. To make a brief, basic drawing.

    I usually sketch with a pen rather than a pencil.

  2. To describe briefly and with very few details.

    He sketched the accident, sticking to the facts as they had happened.

noun

  1. Something drawn briefly and basically; a sketch.

    a collection of Chinese sketchings

Words that rhyme with sketching

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sketching"?

"Sketching" has 2 syllables: sketch · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "sketching"?

The IPA transcription of "sketching" is /ˈskɛtʃɪŋ/.

What does "sketching" mean?

Sketching: To make a brief, basic drawing.

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