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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gnashing

/ˈnæʃɪŋ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.35 in modern English

Syllables
gnash-ing
IPA
/ˈnæʃɪŋ/
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The action of something that is gnashed.

verb

present participle and gerund of gnash

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

gnashings (plural)

Phrases

weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth

Rhymes With

crashing flashing smashing bashing dashing splashing cashing slashing lashing thrashing clashing trashing

Questions

How do you pronounce gnashing?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈnæʃɪŋ/.
What does gnashing mean?
The action of something that is gnashed.

How to pronounce gnashing

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈnæʃɪŋ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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