Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hing

/hɪŋ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.57 in modern English

Syllables: hing
IPA: /hɪŋ/

8

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

alternative form of hang.

noun

Asafoetida, especially when used as a seasoning.

Indian usage; Uncountable

name

A Chinese surname from Teochew.

Example Sentences

"Methought an heav'nly heartsome thing Where dew like diamonds did hing,"
"The peers of Pluto's realm assembled been Amid the palace of their angry King, In hideous forms and shapes, tofore unseen, That fear, death, terror and amazement bring, With ugly paws some trample on the green, Some gnaw the snakes that on their shoulders hing."

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi हींग (hīṅg).

Word Breakdown

Root: -

Usage

Inflected Forms

Hings (plural)

Phrases

li hing mui

Frequently Paired Words

li hing mui

Rhymes With

thing bring king spring ring wing sing string swing beijing singh ing

Questions

How do you pronounce hing?: The recorded pronunciation is /hɪŋ/.
What does hing mean?: alternative form of hang.
Where does hing come from?: Borrowed from Hindi हींग (hīṅg).

How to pronounce hing

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