How to Pronounce Stretching

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

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈstɹɛtʃɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “stretching”

"stretching" has 2 syllables: stretch-ing. It rhymes with fetching and retching, if that helps it stick.

What does stretching mean?

noun

  1. The act by which something is stretched.
  2. A form of physical exercise in which a specific skeletal muscle (or muscle group) is deliberately elongated to its fullest length in order to improve the muscle's felt elasticity and reaffirm comfortable muscle tone.

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Words that rhyme with stretching

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fetchingretchingsketchingfletching

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stretching"?▾

"Stretching" has 2 syllables: stretch · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "stretching"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stretching" is /ˈstɹɛtʃɪŋ/.

What does "stretching" mean?▾

Stretching: The act by which something is stretched.

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