Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

teething

/ˈtiðɪŋ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.84 in modern English

Syllables
teeth-ing
IPA
/ˈtiðɪŋ/
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The eruption, through the gums, of the milk teeth; dentition.

Countable; Uncountable

verb

present participle and gerund of teethe

Example Sentences

Etymology

From teethe + -ing.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈtiðɪŋ/
  • British English: /ˈtiːðɪŋ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

teethings (plural)

Phrases

teething issues teething ring teething problems teething problem teething trouble teething troubles

Synonyms

dentition odontiasis

Rhymes With

breathing seething sheathing

Questions

How do you pronounce teething?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtiðɪŋ/.
What does teething mean?
The eruption, through the gums, of the milk teeth; dentition.
Where does teething come from?
From teethe + -ing.

How to pronounce teething

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