closing

/ˈkloʊzɪŋ/

Syllables clo·sing

Stress CLO-sing

Phonics Breakdown

clo

/kloʊ/

long o

s

/z/

voiced cons.

ing

/ɪŋ/

ng sound

Meaning

the act of shutting; ending; final part

Sound Reference

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clo=/kloʊ/(close) + s=/z/(rose) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

The store is preparing for closing.