How to pronounce looming
Say it like LOO-ming. Looming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Looming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of looming
American and British speakers say looming in essentially the same way: /ˈlumɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈluːmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-ming.
What does looming mean?
- gerund of loom: the condition of something that looms or towers. How to pronounce loom
- present participle and gerund of loom How to pronounce loom
Where does looming come from?
From loom + -ing.
Words that rhyme with looming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of looming.
Questions about saying looming
How do you pronounce looming?
Say LOO-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈlumɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈluːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in looming?
Looming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say looming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlumɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈluːmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.