How to Pronounce Texting

To pronounce "texting", say TEXT-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

TEXT-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “texting”

"texting" has 2 syllables: text-ing. It rhymes with ring and wring, if that helps it stick.

What does texting mean?

verb

  1. To send a text message to; i.e. to transmit text using the Short Message Service (SMS), or a similar service, between communications devices, particularly mobile phones.

    “I'll text the address to you as soon as I find it.”

  2. To send and receive text messages.

    “Have you been texting all afternoon?”

noun

  1. The use of a mobile phone to send text messages via SMS

Synonyms

SMSmessage

Words that rhyme with texting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ringwringspringflingstingzingthingstringswingoffspringchingwing

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "texting"?▾

"Texting" has 2 syllables: text · ing.

What does "texting" mean?▾

Texting: To send a text message to; i.e. to transmit text using the Short Message Service (SMS), or a similar service, between communications devices, particularly mobile phones.

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