Making
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Present participle of make; the act of creating or producing something. The process of construction or formation.
“She enjoys making pottery in her spare time.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
Syllables
mak·ing
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Present participle -ING ending, has A vowel.
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points with K worth 5 points.
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