How to Pronounce Thanking

To pronounce "thanking", say THANK-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

8

Letters

THANK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “thanking”

"thanking" has 2 syllables: thank-ing. It rhymes with ranking and spanking, if that helps it stick.

What does thanking mean?

verb

  1. To express gratitude or appreciation toward.

    “She thanked him for the lift.”

  2. To feel gratitude or appreciation toward.

    “I'll thank you not to smoke in my house!”

noun

  1. The act by which thanks are given; thanks.

Words that rhyme with thanking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rankingspankingyankingblankingclankingoutflankingbankingplankingfrankingcrankingtankingpranking

Related words

gratitudethanksgivingappreciatingappreciativeappreciationwelcomingacknowledgingterminating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thanking"?▾

"Thanking" has 2 syllables: thank · ing.

What does "thanking" mean?▾

Thanking: To express gratitude or appreciation toward.

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