How to Pronounce Testing

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtɛstɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “testing”

"testing" has 2 syllables: test-ing. It rhymes with jesting and resting, if that helps it stick.

What does testing mean?

verb

  1. To challenge.

    “Climbing the mountain tested our stamina.”

  2. To refine (gold, silver, etc.) in a test or cupel; to subject to cupellation.

verb

  1. To attest (a document) legally, and date it.
  2. To make a testament, or will.

noun

  1. The act of conducting a test; trialing, proving.

Words that rhyme with testing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jestingrestinginvestingmanifestingsuggestingquestingarrestingcrestingbreastingdigestingattestingcontesting

Related words

examinationtryinghardshipordealoutreachoversighttinkeringtry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "testing"?▾

"Testing" has 2 syllables: test · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "testing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "testing" is /ˈtɛstɪŋ/.

What does "testing" mean?▾

Testing: To challenge.

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