How to Pronounce Smashing

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈsmæʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “smashing”

"smashing" has 2 syllables: smash-ing. It rhymes with dashing and thrashing, if that helps it stick.

What does smashing mean?

verb

To break (something brittle) violently.
“The demolition team smashed the buildings to rubble.”
To be destroyed by being smashed.
“The crockery smashed as it hit the floor.”

noun

Gerund: The action of the verb to smash.
“Some Greek dance is traditionally accompanied by the smashing of crockery.”

adjective

Serving to smash (something).
“The boxer delivered a smashing blow to his opponent's head.”
(originally United States, slightly obsolete) Wonderful, very good or impressive.
“We had a smashing time at the zoo.”

Synonyms

shatter dash slaughter trounce coitize go to bed with sleep with

Words that rhyme with smashing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dashing thrashing clashing gnashing crashing lashing rehashing flashing splashing slashing bashing gashing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "smashing"?▾

"Smashing" has 2 syllables: smash · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "smashing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "smashing" is /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/.

What does "smashing" mean?▾

Smashing: To break (something brittle) violently.

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