How to Pronounce Whooping

To pronounce "whooping", say WHOOP-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

WHOOP-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “whooping”

"whooping" has 2 syllables: whoop-ing. It rhymes with grouping and swooping, if that helps it stick.

What does whooping mean?

verb

  1. To make a whoop.
  2. To shout, to yell.

verb

  1. To beat, to strike.
  2. To defeat thoroughly.

noun

  1. A beating.
  2. A brutal defeat.

    “We laid a whupping on that team.”

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Words that rhyme with whooping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

groupingswoopingdroopingsnoopingloopingdupingrecoupingstoopingpoopingcoopingregroupingscooping

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whooping"?▾

"Whooping" has 2 syllables: whoop · ing.

What does "whooping" mean?▾

Whooping: To make a whoop.

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