How to Pronounce Threshing

To pronounce "threshing", say THRESH-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

9

Letters

THRESH-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “threshing”

"threshing" has 2 syllables: thresh-ing. It rhymes with refreshing and meshing, if that helps it stick.

What does threshing mean?

verb

  1. To separate the grain from the straw or husks (chaff) by mechanical beating, with a flail or machinery.
  2. To beat soundly, usually with some tool such as a stick or whip; to drub.

noun

  1. The process by which something is threshed.

Synonyms

thrashthrashing

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Words that rhyme with threshing

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refreshingmeshingenmeshingfleshing

Related words

flailslashthrashlamtossconvulsedrivingrubbing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "threshing"?▾

"Threshing" has 2 syllables: thresh · ing.

What does "threshing" mean?▾

Threshing: To separate the grain from the straw or husks (chaff) by mechanical beating, with a flail or machinery.

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