How to Pronounce Spending

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈspɛndɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spending”

"spending" has 2 syllables: spend-ing. It rhymes with condescending and impending, if that helps it stick.

What does spending mean?

noun

  1. Present participle of spend, expenditure.
  2. An amount that has been, or is planned to be spent.

    “excessive spendings”

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Words that rhyme with spending

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

condescendingimpendingascendingtendingpendingdescendingintendingunendingcontendingblendingunbendingattending

Related words

outlaydisbursaldisbursementexpenditureexpensepurchasingbuyingcost

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spending"?▾

"Spending" has 2 syllables: spend · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "spending"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spending" is /ˈspɛndɪŋ/.

What does "spending" mean?▾

Spending: Present participle of spend, expenditure.

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