How to pronounce coaming
Say it like KOH-ming. Coaming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coaming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coaming
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-ming.
What does coaming mean?
- On a boat, the vertical side of above-deck structures, such as the coach roof, hatch, and cockpit.
- A raised frame, designed to deflect or prevent entry of water, around an opening (e.g., a hatch or skylight) in a flat surface, such as a roof or deck.
Where does coaming come from?
From earlier coming, apparently from comb (“crest”) + -ing; however, exact origin uncertain.
Words that rhyme with coaming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coaming.
Words that sound like coaming
Questions about saying coaming
How do you pronounce coaming?
Say KOH-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coaming?
Coaming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · ming.
Is coaming pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊmɪŋ/ (KOH-ming).
What words sound the same as coaming?
Coaming sounds the same as combing in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.