How to pronounce charming
Say it like CHAR-ming. Charming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtʃɑrmɪŋ/CHAR-ming
UK British/ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ/CHAH-ming
- CHAR
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Charming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHARSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of charming
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAH-ming.
What does charming mean?
adjective
- pleasing or delighting“endowed with charming manners”“a charming little cottage”
- possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers“charming incantations”“magic signs that protect against adverse influence”
Where does charming come from?
From Middle English charmynge; equivalent to charm + -ing.
Words that rhyme with charming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of charming.
Questions about saying charming
How do you pronounce charming?
Say CHAR-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑrmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in charming?
Charming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR). Broken into parts: CHAR · ming.
Is charming pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ/ (CHAH-ming).