How to Pronounce "messing"
word
/ˈmɛsɪŋ/
ME-sing
/mˈɛsɪŋ/
ME-sing
Definition
"Messing" is the -ing form of "mess" and is often used in phrases like "messing up," "messing with," or "messing around." It can mean making something untidy, handling something carelessly, bothering someone, or joking in a playful way.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɛsɪŋ/
British English
/mˈɛsɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ME-sing
UK
ME-sing
Listen in Context
The kids are messing with the papers on my desk.
Stop messing around and finish your homework.
I'm just messing with you. I'm not serious.
Who was messing with the TV remote? Now it doesn't work.