How to Pronounce Spitting

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈspɪtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spitting”

"spitting" has 2 syllables: spitt-ing. It rhymes with unwitting and unremitting, if that helps it stick.

What does spitting mean?

verb

  1. To impale on a spit; to pierce with a sharp object.

    “to spit a loin of veal”

  2. To use a spit to cook; to attend to food that is cooking on a spit.

    “She’s spitting the roast in the kitchen.”

verb

  1. To evacuate (saliva or another substance) from the mouth, etc.
  2. To emit or expel in a manner similar to evacuating saliva from the mouth; specifically, to rain or snow slightly.

    “a hot pan spitting droplets of fat”

verb

  1. To dig (something) using a spade; also, to turn (the soil) using a plough.
  2. To plant (something) using a spade.

Synonyms

expectoratedelve

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Words that rhyme with spitting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unwittingunremittingflittingbefittingsplittingemittingquittingknittinggettinggrittingpermittingomitting

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spitting"?▾

"Spitting" has 2 syllables: spitt · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "spitting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spitting" is /ˈspɪtɪŋ/.

What does "spitting" mean?▾

Spitting: To impale on a spit; to pierce with a sharp object.

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