How to Pronounce Tweaking

To pronounce "tweaking", say TWEAK-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

8

Letters

TWEAK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “tweaking”

"tweaking" has 2 syllables: tweak-ing. It rhymes with seeking and creaking, if that helps it stick.

What does tweaking mean?

verb

  1. To pinch and pull with a sudden jerk and twist; to twitch.

    “to tweak the nose.”

  2. To adjust slightly; to fine-tune.

    “If we tweak the colors towards blue, it will look more natural.”

noun

  1. A tweak; a minor modification.

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Words that rhyme with tweaking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seekingcreakingshriekingfreakingreekingspeakingsneakingstreakingleakingwreakingcritiquing

Related words

pinchplucktweakagetweakmenttinkeringtwistbendingmistune

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tweaking"?▾

"Tweaking" has 2 syllables: tweak · ing.

What does "tweaking" mean?▾

Tweaking: To pinch and pull with a sudden jerk and twist; to twitch.

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