How to pronounce oncoming
Say it like AWN-kuhm-ing. Oncoming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWN).
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US American/ˈɔnˌkʌmɪŋ/AWN-kuhm-ing
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- AWN
- kuhm
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oncoming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kuhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does oncoming mean?
adjective
- approaching; coming closer“Look carefully before pulling out into oncoming traffic.”
- Approach, onset
- present participle and gerund of oncome
Where does oncoming come from?
From Middle English on comynge, oncomynge, oncoomynge; equivalent to on- + coming (noun).
Questions about saying oncoming
How do you pronounce oncoming?
Say AWN-kuhm-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔnˌkʌmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oncoming?
Oncoming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWN). Broken into parts: AWN · kuhm · ing.