dating

/ˈdeɪtɪŋ/

Syllables dat·ing

Stress DAT-ing

Phonics Breakdown

dat

/deɪt/

long a_e

ing

/ɪŋ/

ng sound

Meaning

the activity of having a romantic relationship; going out with someone

Sound Reference

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date=/deɪt/ (date) + ing=/ɪŋ/ (sing)

Example

They have been dating for two years.