How to Pronounce Thrashing

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈθɹæʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “thrashing”

"thrashing" has 2 syllables: thrash-ing. It rhymes with dashing and clashing, if that helps it stick.

What does thrashing mean?

verb

  1. To beat mercilessly.
  2. To defeat utterly.

noun

  1. Action of the verb to thrash.

    “the thrashings of a fish on a hook”

  2. A beating, especially a severe one.

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Words that rhyme with thrashing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dashingclashinggnashingcrashinglashingrehashingflashingsplashingslashingbashinggashingplashing

Related words

drubbingbeatingflailingwhippingdebaclemovingwallopingwhacking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thrashing"?▾

"Thrashing" has 2 syllables: thrash · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "thrashing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thrashing" is /ˈθɹæʃɪŋ/.

What does "thrashing" mean?▾

Thrashing: To beat mercilessly.

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