Reading
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The action or skill of reading written or printed matter. It can also refer to an interpretation of something, a figure or measurement shown on a device, or a town in Berkshire, England.
“Reading for pleasure is an excellent way to improve vocabulary and comprehension skills.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈriːdɪŋ/
Syllables
read·ing
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Wordle
Contains double vowels and -ING ending; watch for the D
Scrabble
Worth 9 points; useful for building extensions
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