How to Pronounce Touching

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “touching”

"touching" has 2 syllables: touch-ing. It rhymes with clutching and crutching, if that helps it stick.

What does touching mean?

adjective

  1. Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation.

    “a touching story”

preposition

  1. Regarding; concerning.

Synonyms

emotionalmovingsadaboutaproposas for

Words that rhyme with touching

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

clutchingcrutchingretouchingruchingbitchingscutchingmichinghutchingkuchingwuchang

Related words

affectingmovingpoignantheartbreakingafflictingupsettingconcerninginappropriate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "touching"?▾

"Touching" has 2 syllables: touch · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "touching"?▾

The IPA transcription of "touching" is /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/.

What does "touching" mean?▾

Touching: Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation.

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