boxing

/ˈbɑːksɪŋ/

Syllables box·ing

Stress BOX-ing

Phonics Breakdown

box

/bɑːks/

short o

ing

/ɪŋ/

nasal ng

Meaning

the sport of fighting with the fists, wearing gloves

Sound Reference

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box=/bɑːks/(box) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

He started boxing when he was twelve.