How to pronounce blossoming
Say it like BLOS-uh-ming. Blossoming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOS).
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- BLOS
- uh
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blossoming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blossoming
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BLOS-uh-ming.
What does blossoming mean?
- present participle and gerund of blossom How to pronounce blossom
- The act or process by which something blossoms.
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Questions about saying blossoming
How do you pronounce blossoming?
Say BLOS-uh-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɑsəmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈblɒsəmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blossoming?
Blossoming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOS). Broken into parts: BLOS · uh · ming.
Is blossoming pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈblɒsəmɪŋ/ (BLOS-uh-ming).