Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

brandishing

/bɹˈændɪʃɪŋ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.70 in modern English

Syllables: bran-dish-ing
IPA: /bɹˈændɪʃɪŋ/

18

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

present participle and gerund of brandish

noun

The action of the verb to brandish.

Example Sentences

"He stands there and launches into a tauparapara or traditional chant, accompanied by vigorous actions and defiant brandishings of his stick."

Inflected Forms

brandishings (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce brandishing?: The recorded pronunciation is /bɹˈændɪʃɪŋ/.
What does brandishing mean?: present participle and gerund of brandish

How to pronounce brandishing

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