Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

makings

/mˈeɪkɪŋz/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.76 in modern English

Syllables: mak-ings
IPA: /mˈeɪkɪŋz/

14

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

plural of making

noun

That which is needed for something: necessary ingredients.

Example Sentences

"I have bread, mayonnaise, mustard, turkey, and lettuce: all the makings of a sandwich as far as I'm concerned."
"The project has the makings of success: a strong leader, a committed workforce, and a workable plan."
"He has the makings of a fine leader, and we, the nominating committee, are pleased to present him to the membership as our candidate."
"Add a little sugar, honeysuckle and / A great, big expression of happiness / […] / The joy of children laughing around you / These are the makings of you / It is true, the makings of you"

Rhymes With

takings

Questions

How do you pronounce makings?: The recorded pronunciation is /mˈeɪkɪŋz/.
What does makings mean?: plural of making

How to pronounce makings

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