washing

/ˈwɑʃɪŋ/

Syllables wash·ing

Stress WASH-ing

Phonics Breakdown

wash

/wɑʃ/

short a

ing

/ɪŋ/

nasal ng

Meaning

the act of cleaning with water

Sound Reference

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wa=/wɑ/(watch) + sh=/ʃ/(she) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

The washing is still wet.