How to Pronounce Twisting

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈtwɪstɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “twisting”

"twisting" has 2 syllables: twist-ing. It rhymes with existing and persisting, if that helps it stick.

What does twisting mean?

noun

  1. A twisting force.
  2. Anything twisted, or the act of twisting.

verb

  1. To turn the ends of something, usually thread, rope etc., in opposite directions, often using force.
  2. To join together by twining one part around another.

noun

  1. The disreputable practice of selling unnecessary insurance to a customer in order to earn commission.

Words that rhyme with twisting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

existingpersistinglistingpreexistingenlistingassistinginsistingresistingcoexistingblacklistingdelistingconsisting

Related words

movingoverrefinementdistortionstrainingcrookedwhirltortuouswinding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "twisting"?▾

"Twisting" has 2 syllables: twist · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "twisting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "twisting" is /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/.

What does "twisting" mean?▾

Twisting: A twisting force.

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