Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gulping

/ˈɡʌlpɪŋ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.31 in modern English

Syllables: gulp-ing
IPA: /ˈɡʌlpɪŋ/

11

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

present participle and gerund of gulp

noun

The action of one who gulps.

Example Sentences

"Distracted by the munchings and gulpings that punctuated my father's theology, I lost my place in his dialogue."

Etymology

From gulp + -ing.

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Root: gulpinge

Inflected Forms

gulpings (plural)

Synonyms

gulp swilling guzzling

Rhymes With

pulping

Questions

How do you pronounce gulping?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡʌlpɪŋ/.
What does gulping mean?: present participle and gerund of gulp
Where does gulping come from?: It is traced to Middle English.

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