How to Pronounce Tossing

To pronounce "tossing", say TOSS-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

TOSS-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “tossing”

"tossing" has 2 syllables: toss-ing. It rhymes with bossing and glossing, if that helps it stick.

What does tossing mean?

verb

  1. To throw with an initial upward direction.

    “Toss it over here!”

  2. To lift with a sudden or violent motion.

    “to toss the head”

noun

  1. The motion of something that tosses; a throwing or sudden rising and falling.
  2. The process of washing ores by violent agitation in water, in order to separate the lighter or earthy particles; tozing.

adjective

  1. Used to disparage or curse someone or something.

    “I can't get this tossing program to work.”

Words that rhyme with tossing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bossingglossingflossingsaucingmossingcrisscrossing

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tossing"?▾

"Tossing" has 2 syllables: toss · ing.

What does "tossing" mean?▾

Tossing: To throw with an initial upward direction.

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