How to Pronounce Wrenching

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɹɛnt͡ʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wrenching”

"wrenching" has 2 syllables: wrench-ing. It rhymes with clenching and quenching, if that helps it stick.

What does wrenching mean?

verb

  1. To violently move in a turn or writhe.
  2. To pull or twist violently.

    “With a surge of adrenaline, she wrenched the car door off and pulled out the injured man.”

noun

  1. The act by which something is wrenched.

Words that rhyme with wrenching

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

clenchingquenchingtrenchingbenchingentrenchingdrenchingretrenchingblenchingwenching

Related words

painfulrackinggutwreakingratchetingwringwrithingsnatching

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wrenching"?▾

"Wrenching" has 2 syllables: wrench · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "wrenching"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wrenching" is /ɹɛnt͡ʃɪŋ/.

What does "wrenching" mean?▾

Wrenching: To violently move in a turn or writhe.

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