How to Pronounce Slanting

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈslæntɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “slanting

"slanting" has 2 syllables: slant-ing. It rhymes with enchanting and granting, if that helps it stick.

What does slanting mean?

verb

  1. To lean, tilt or incline.

    If you slant the track a little more, the marble will roll down it faster.

  2. To bias or skew.

    The group tends to slant its policies in favor of the big businesses it serves.

noun

  1. The state or quality of being slanted.

    The slanting of the hill was too steep for safe skiing.

adjective

  1. Out of the perpendicular, not perpendicular.

Words that rhyme with slanting

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slanting"?

"Slanting" has 2 syllables: slant · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "slanting"?

The IPA transcription of "slanting" is /ˈslæntɪŋ/.

What does "slanting" mean?

Slanting: To lean, tilt or incline.

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