How to pronounce calming
Say it like KAH-ming. Calming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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US American/ˈkɑmɪŋ/KAH-ming
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- KAH
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does calming mean?
adjective
- That calms; soothing, relaxing
- The act of making something calmer or an instance of something becoming calmer.
- present participle and gerund of calm How to pronounce calm
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Words that rhyme with calming
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Questions about saying calming
How do you pronounce calming?
Say KAH-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calming?
Calming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · ming.