How to Pronounce Staring

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈstɛəɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “staring”

"staring" has 2 syllables: star-ing. It rhymes with bearing and raring, if that helps it stick.

What does staring mean?

verb

  1. (construed with at) To look fixedly (at something).
  2. To influence in some way by looking fixedly.

    “to stare a timid person into submission”

noun

  1. The act of one who stares.

adjective

  1. Shining; vivid, garish.
  2. Looking fixedly with wide-open eyes.

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Words that rhyme with staring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bearingraringcaringdaringdespairingblaringglaringoverbearingflaringtearingsnaringpairing

Related words

staringlyagazesoddingstarkgrossarrantthoroughgoingutter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "staring"?▾

"Staring" has 2 syllables: star · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "staring"?▾

The IPA transcription of "staring" is /ˈstɛəɹɪŋ/.

What does "staring" mean?▾

Staring: (construed with at) To look fixedly (at something).

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