How to Pronounce Whipsawing

To pronounce "whipsawing", say WHIPS-aw-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

WHIPS-aw-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “whipsawing”

"whipsawing" has 3 syllables: whips-aw-ing. It rhymes with drawing and clawing, if that helps it stick.

What does whipsawing mean?

verb

  1. To operate a whipsaw.
  2. To cause (a trader) to lose potential profit by buying shares just before the price falls, or by selling them just before the price rises.

Words that rhyme with whipsawing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

drawingclawingbaaingseesawingwithdrawingoutlawingtawingflawingredrawing

Related words

whirlingjigsawedsawingchoppingwhirlswhirringseesawingshredding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whipsawing"?▾

"Whipsawing" has 3 syllables: whips · aw · ing.

What does "whipsawing" mean?▾

Whipsawing: To operate a whipsaw.

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