How to Pronounce Threading

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

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Letters

/ˈθɹɛdɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “threading”

"threading" has 2 syllables: thread-ing. It rhymes with spreading and wedding, if that helps it stick.

What does threading mean?

verb

  1. To put thread through.

    “thread a needle”

  2. To pass (through a narrow constriction or around a series of obstacles).

    “I think I can thread my way through here, but it’s going to be tight.”

noun

  1. The act or process by which something is threaded (in various senses).
  2. An ancient Eastern method for removing hair by means of a thread, which is rolled over the hair in order to pluck it out at the follicle level.

Words that rhyme with threading

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

spreadingweddingsheddingheadingtreadingsleddingshreddingdreadingbreadingfeatherbeddingbeheadingredding

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "threading"?▾

"Threading" has 2 syllables: thread · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "threading"?▾

The IPA transcription of "threading" is /ˈθɹɛdɪŋ/.

What does "threading" mean?▾

Threading: To put thread through.

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