How to Pronounce Stooping

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈstuːpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stooping”

"stooping" has 2 syllables: stoop-ing. It rhymes with grouping and swooping, if that helps it stick.

What does stooping mean?

verb

  1. To bend the upper part of the body forward and downward to a half-squatting position; crouch.

    “He stooped to tie his shoe-laces.”

  2. To lower oneself; to demean or do something below one's status, standards, or morals.

    “Can you believe that a salesman would stoop so low as to hide his customers' car keys until they agreed to the purchase?”

noun

  1. The act of one who stoops.

adjective

  1. Bending the body forward; yielding; submitting; condescending; inclining.

Synonyms

bend downcrouchsquat

Words that rhyme with stooping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

groupingswoopingdroopingwhoopingsnoopingloopingdupingrecoupingpoopingcoopingregroupingscooping

Related words

crookedround-shoulderedunerecthunchedround-backedprofoundknee-crookingstoopy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stooping"?▾

"Stooping" has 2 syllables: stoop · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "stooping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stooping" is /ˈstuːpɪŋ/.

What does "stooping" mean?▾

Stooping: To bend the upper part of the body forward and downward to a half-squatting position; crouch.

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