How to pronounce bombing
Say it like BOM-ing. Bombing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOM).
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- BOM
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bombing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bombing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOM-ing.
What does bombing mean?
- an attack by dropping bombs
- the use of bombs for sabotage; a tactic frequently used by terrorists
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Words that rhyme with bombing
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Questions about saying bombing
How do you pronounce bombing?
Say BOM-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɒmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bombing?
Bombing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOM). Broken into parts: BOM · ing.
Is bombing 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 /ˈbɒmɪŋ/ (BOM-ing).