How Do You Spell STINGING?

Pronunciation: [stˈɪŋɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "stinging" is spelled with the letter "i" after the letter "n," which may confuse some learners of English. However, the phonetic transcription of the word is /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/, which reflects the accurate pronunciation of the word. The sound of "i" in this word is the short vowel sound /ɪ/. This is why we use the letter "i" instead of "e". Understanding the phonetics of English words can help learners improve their spelling skills and avoid common mistakes.

STINGING Meaning and Definition

1. Stinging is an adjective that describes the sensation caused by something that pierces, pricks, or irritates the skin or other parts of the body, often resulting in a sharp, intense pain or discomfort. This term can be used both literally, referring to physical sensations, and metaphorically, describing emotional or psychological experiences.

   In the literal sense, stinging typically refers to the feeling produced by an object, such as an insect or a thorn, when it comes into contact with the skin. This sensation often elicits a reflexive reaction, such as pulling away or slapping the affected area, as a way to alleviate the pain or discomfort caused by the stinging sensation.

   Metaphorically, stinging can describe experiences that produce a similar effect as physical stings, but on an emotional or psychological level. For instance, one might use the term to describe a remark or criticism that feels like a sharp sting, causing emotional hurt or distress. It can also be used to signify intense regret or remorse that gnaws at a person's conscience, causing emotional discomfort akin to a stinging sensation.

   Overall, "stinging" encompasses a wide range of experiences associated with intense, often sudden, and sometimes painful sensations, whether physical or emotional, that leave a lasting impression.

2. Pungent as a sting; paining acutely.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for STINGING *

• stining 100%

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Other Common Misspellings for STINGING

• slingin
• stiving
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• sinding
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• swtinking
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• stingingg
• stincing
• ttinging
• Stikeing
• Stingring
• Stwinging
• Ristinging

Etymology of STINGING

The word "stinging" originated in Middle English from the verb "stingen", which can be traced back to the Old English word "stingan". This Old English word ultimately comes from the Proto-Germanic word "stinganą". It is believed to have been derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "stengʰ-", meaning "to prick" or "to sting".

Similar spelling words for STINGING

• sting,
• Stinson,
• stenson,
• Stennis,
• stange,
• stinginess,
• stinking,
• stingray,
• stoneking,
• stinger,
• stanger,
• Stancill,
• stencil,
• stewing,
• stangl,
• stonge,
• stem ginger,
• stanish,
• stenger,
• stewing pan,
• stengel,
• Stang,
• Sten Gun,
• Stangle,
• stun gun,
• stunng,
• stung,
• stingley,
• stancil,
• stingless,
• stong,
• stingy,
• stannic,
• stango,
• stingily,
• stowing.

Conjugate verb Stinging

CONDITIONAL

I would sting

we would sting

you would sting

he/she/it would sting

they would sting

FUTURE

I will sting

we will sting

you will sting

he/she/it will sting

they will sting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have stung

we will have stung

you will have stung

he/she/it will have stung

they will have stung

PAST

I stung

we stung

you stung

he/she/it stung

they stung

PAST PERFECT

I had stung

we had stung

you had stung

he/she/it had stung

they had stung

PRESENT

I sting

we sting

you sting

he/she/it stings

they sting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have stung

we have stung

you have stung

he/she/it has stung

they have stung

I am stinging

we are stinging

you are stinging

he/she/it is stinging

they are stinging

I was stinging

we were stinging

you were stinging

he/she/it was stinging

they were stinging

I will be stinging

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you will be stinging

he/she/it will be stinging

they will be stinging

I have been stinging

we have been stinging

you have been stinging

he/she/it has been stinging

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I had been stinging

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you had been stinging

he/she/it had been stinging

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I will have been stinging

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he/she/it will have been stinging

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I would have stung

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I would be stinging

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you would be stinging

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