plumbing

/ˈplʌmɪŋ/

Syllables plumb·ing

Stress PLUMB-ing

Phonics Breakdown

plumb

/plʌm/

silent

ing

/ɪŋ/

nasal ng

Meaning

the system of pipes, fixtures, and fittings for water, gas, or waste in a building

Sound Reference

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plumb=/plʌm/(plum) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

The house needs new plumbing after the renovation.