How to Pronounce Soothing

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsuːðɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “soothing”

"soothing" has 2 syllables: sooth-ing. It rhymes with smoothing, if that helps it stick.

What does soothing mean?

verb

  1. To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh.
  2. To allay; assuage; mitigate; soften.

noun

  1. The act by which somebody is soothed.

adjective

  1. Tending to soothe.

    “soothing music”

  2. Giving relief.

Synonyms

complygive way

Words that rhyme with soothing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

smoothing

Related words

assuasivecomfortablecomfyreassuringcalmingpacifyingdemulcentrelaxing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "soothing"?▾

"Soothing" has 2 syllables: sooth · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "soothing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "soothing" is /ˈsuːðɪŋ/.

What does "soothing" mean?▾

Soothing: To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh.

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