How to Pronounce Spiriting

To pronounce "spiriting", say SPIR-it-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈspɪɹɪtɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈspɪɹɪtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spiriting”

"spiriting" has 3 syllables: spir-it-ing. It rhymes with dispiriting, if that helps it stick.

What does spiriting mean?

verb

  1. To carry off, especially in haste, secrecy, or mystery.
  2. To animate with vigor; to excite; to encourage; to inspirit; sometimes followed by up.

    “Civil dissensions often spirit the ambition of private men.”

noun

  1. The action of a spirit or ghost.

    “the supposed spiritings away of missing children”

  2. Inspiration.

Words that rhyme with spiriting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dispiriting

Related words

lifefeelfeelinglookintentinspiritlivelinesssprightliness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spiriting"?▾

"Spiriting" has 3 syllables: spir · it · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "spiriting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spiriting" is /ˈspɪɹɪtɪŋ/.

What does "spiriting" mean?▾

Spiriting: To carry off, especially in haste, secrecy, or mystery.

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