How to Pronounce Wings

To pronounce "wings", say WINGS — one syllable, IPA /wɪŋz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/wɪŋz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wings”

"wings" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with things and rings, if that helps it stick.

What does wings mean?

noun

  1. An appendage of an animal's (bird, bat, insect) body that enables it to fly; a similar fin at the side of a ray or similar fish
  2. Human arm.

verb

  1. To injure slightly (as with a gunshot), especially in the wing or arm.
  2. To fly.

noun

  1. A type of scuba harness with an attached buoyancy compensation device: see wikipedia:Backplate and wing
  2. A flip (hairstyle)

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with wings

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thingsringsflingsspringshamstringsdingsupswingswringsstringsslingsstingsbrings

Related words

flyfenderflankextensionbackstageoffstageannexannexe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wings"?▾

"Wings" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wings"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wings" is /wɪŋz/.

What does "wings" mean?▾

Wings: An appendage of an animal's (bird, bat, insect) body that enables it to fly; a similar fin at the side of a ray or similar fish

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