How to Pronounce Washing

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈwɒʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “washing”

"washing" has 2 syllables: wash-ing. It rhymes with brainwashing and squashing, if that helps it stick.

What does washing mean?

verb

  1. To clean with water.

    “Dishwashers wash dishes much more efficiently than most humans.”

  2. To move or erode by the force of water in motion.

    “Heavy rains wash a road or an embankment.”

noun

  1. The action of the verb to wash
  2. Clothing, bedlinen or soft furnishings that have been, are currently being, or are to be washed; laundry.

    “My mother used to do the washing on a Monday”

Synonyms

laundry

Words that rhyme with washing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

brainwashingsquashingquashingswashingsloshingmoshingnoshingdishwashingjoshingcoshing

Related words

lavationrinsingwashoutlavagehandwashingbathingbathscrubbing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "washing"?▾

"Washing" has 2 syllables: wash · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "washing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "washing" is /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/.

What does "washing" mean?▾

Washing: To clean with water.

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