How to Pronounce Teething

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtiːðɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “teething”

"teething" has 2 syllables: teeth-ing. It rhymes with breathing and sheathing, if that helps it stick.

What does teething mean?

verb

  1. To grow teeth.

    “Babies typically start teething at about six months.”

  2. To bite on something to relieve discomfort caused by growing teeth.

    “She'll teethe on anything that she can get into her mouth.”

noun

  1. The eruption, through the gums, of the milk teeth; dentition.

Synonyms

breedcut new teethdentize

Words that rhyme with teething

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breathingsheathingwreathing

Related words

dentitionstart-upup-frontopeningtemporaryinitialstartupstart

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "teething"?▾

"Teething" has 2 syllables: teeth · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "teething"?▾

The IPA transcription of "teething" is /ˈtiːðɪŋ/.

What does "teething" mean?▾

Teething: To grow teeth.

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