How to Pronounce Blessing

To pronounce "blessing", say BLESS-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blessing”

"blessing" has 2 syllables: bless-ing. It rhymes with pressing and distressing, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: blaesing — easy to mix up when writing.

What does blessing mean?

verb

  1. To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.
  2. To make the sign of the cross upon, so as to sanctify.

noun

  1. Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.
  2. A pronouncement invoking divine aid.

Antonyms

unblesscondemncurse

Words that rhyme with blessing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pressingdistressingcaressingdepressingsuppressingacquiescingdressingcoalescingprogressingpossessingassessingtransgressing

Related words

benedictionthanksgivingapprovinggraceapprovalboongodsendevangelization

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blessing"?▾

"Blessing" has 2 syllables: bless · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "blessing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blessing" is /ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/.

What does "blessing" mean?▾

Blessing: To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.

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