How to Pronounce Stinging

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈstɪŋɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stinging”

"stinging" has 2 syllables: sting-ing. It rhymes with ringing and bringing, if that helps it stick.

What does stinging mean?

verb

  1. To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.

    “Right so came out an adder of a little heathbush, and it stung a knight in the foot.”

  2. (of an insect) To bite.

noun

  1. The act by which someone receives a sting.

    “stingings of remorse”

adjective

  1. Having the capacity to sting.

    “stinging nettles”

  2. Precise and hurtful

Words that rhyme with stinging

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ringingbringingswingingupbringingclingingmudslingingflingingsingingspringingslingingstringingwringing

Related words

pricklingtinglingcuttingpainfuledgedunkindacridharrowing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stinging"?▾

"Stinging" has 2 syllables: sting · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "stinging"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stinging" is /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/.

What does "stinging" mean?▾

Stinging: To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.

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