painting

/ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

Syllables paint·ing

Stress PAINT-ing

Phonics Breakdown

paint

/peɪnt/

long ai

ing

/ɪŋ/

nasal ng

Meaning

a picture made with paint; the act of using paint

Sound Reference

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paint=/peɪnt/(paint) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

This painting hangs in the museum.