How Do You Spell TING?

Pronunciation: [tˈɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "ting" is spelled as /tɪŋ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first sound /t/ is a voiceless alveolar plosive and the second sound /ɪ/ is a short vowel sound. The last sound /ŋ/ is a voiced velar nasal. The spelling of "ting" follows the typical English spelling pattern of using the letter "t" to represent the /t/ sound, the letter "i" to represent the short /ɪ/ sound, and the letter "ng" to represent the /ŋ/ sound.

TING Meaning and Definition

  1. Ting is a versatile term that has multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Firstly, ting can refer to a high-pitched, clear, and resonant sound usually produced by a small metallic object being struck or hit, often associated with a bell or a chime. It is characterized by its sharpness and its ability to reverberate in the air. The ting sound is often described as crisp and bright, and it can be heard in various scenarios such as the ringing of a telephone, the clinking of utensils, or the chiming of wind chimes.

    Additionally, ting can also serve as a verb meaning to emit or produce this distinctive sound. For instance, an object can tingle or tinkle to create a ting. The verb ting is often used when referring to lighter, delicate, or metallic materials that can produce a clear and melodious sound when struck.

    Furthermore, ting can function as a noun to describe the sensation of a slight stinging or prickling feeling on the skin. This definition is commonly used to refer to the initial stage of numbness or a mild pins-and-needles sensation, typically experienced when a limb starts to regain sensation after being numb or asleep.

    Overall, ting encompasses various auditory and sensory characteristics, representing the sharp, clear, and resonant sound, the action of producing such sound, as well as a mild stinging or prickling sensation.

  2. The sharper sound of a bell-the other is called tong, and the combination ting-tong.

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

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Etymology of TING

The word "ting" has multiple etymologies depending on its context and usage.

1. As a verb meaning to make a light, clear, ringing sound:

- The etymology can be traced back to the Old Norse word "þinga" which means "to confer" or "to negotiate". Over time, this sense evolved into "þinga", which meant "to summon to a meeting", and eventually, "ting" came to be associated with the sound that is made when a bell or metal object is struck lightly.

2. As a noun referring to a meeting or assembly:

- The word "ting" originated from the Old Norse word "þing", which meant a public assembly or meeting. This term was used to describe a gathering of people to discuss important matters, make decisions, or administer justice.

Similar spelling words for TING

Plural form of TING is TINGS

Conjugate verb Ting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have tinged
you would have tinged
he/she/it would have tinged
we would have tinged
they would have tinged
I would have ting
you would have ting
he/she/it would have ting
we would have ting
they would have ting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been tinging
you would have been tinging
he/she/it would have been tinging
we would have been tinging
they would have been tinging

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would ting
you would ting
he/she/it would ting
we would ting
they would ting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be tinging
you would be tinging
he/she/it would be tinging
we would be tinging
they would be tinging

FUTURE

I will ting
you will ting
he/she/it will ting
we will ting
they will ting

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be tinging
you will be tinging
he/she/it will be tinging
we will be tinging
they will be tinging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have tinged
you will have tinged
he/she/it will have tinged
we will have tinged
they will have tinged

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been tinging
you will have been tinging
he/she/it will have been tinging
we will have been tinging
they will have been tinging

IMPERATIVE

you ting
we let´s ting

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to ting

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was tinging
you were tinging
he/she/it was tinging
we were tinging
they were tinging

PAST PARTICIPLE

tinged

PAST PERFECT

I had tinged
you had tinged
he/she/it had tinged
we had tinged
they had tinged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been tinging
you had been tinging
he/she/it had been tinging
we had been tinging
they had been tinging

PRESENT

I ting
you ting
he/she/it tings
we ting
they ting

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am tinging
you are tinging
he/she/it is tinging
we are tinging
they are tinging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

tinging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have tinged
you have tinged
he/she/it has tinged
we have tinged
they have tinged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been tinging
you have been tinging
he/she/it has been tinging
we have been tinging
they have been tinging

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it ting

SIMPLE PAST

I tinged
you tinged
he/she/it tinged
we tinged
they tinged

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