How to Pronounce Blooming

To pronounce "blooming", say BLOOM-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbluː.mɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbluː.mɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blooming”

"blooming" has 2 syllables: bloom-ing. It rhymes with consuming and glooming, if that helps it stick.

What does blooming mean?

verb

  1. To cause to blossom; to make flourish.
  2. To bestow a bloom upon; to make blooming or radiant.

noun

  1. The act by which something blooms.
  2. The process of making blooms from the ore or from cast iron.

adjective

  1. Opening in blossoms; flowering.
  2. Thriving in health, beauty, and vigor, vigour; indicating the freshness and beauties of youth or health.

Synonyms

blossomflourishthriveflowerballyblastedblinkingbloomin'blossomingflourishing

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Words that rhyme with blooming

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consuminggloominggroomingboomingfumingassumingloomingpresumingunassumingbroomingdoomingresuming

Related words

floweringrosyflushedhealthyrose-cheekedrosy-cheekedblossomingcereus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blooming"?▾

"Blooming" has 2 syllables: bloom · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "blooming"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blooming" is /ˈbluː.mɪŋ/.

What does "blooming" mean?▾

Blooming: To cause to blossom; to make flourish.

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