How to Pronounce Swinging

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈswɪŋɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “swinging”

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

What does swinging mean?

verb

  1. To rotate about an off-centre fixed point.

    “The plant swung in the breeze.”

  2. To dance.

adjective

  1. Huge, immense.
  2. Heavy, powerful, scathing.

    “a swingeing verbal attack”

noun

  1. The act or motion of that which swings.
  2. An activity where couples engage in sexual activity with different partners.

Synonyms

whopping

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Words that rhyme with swinging

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ringingbringingupbringingstingingclingingmudslingingflingingsingingspringingslingingstringingwringing

Related words

swingyswayingtrippingmovingliltingrhythmicalrhythmicrocking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swinging"?▾

"Swinging" has 2 syllables: swing · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "swinging"?▾

The IPA transcription of "swinging" is /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/.

What does "swinging" mean?▾

Swinging: To rotate about an off-centre fixed point.

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