How to Pronounce Bombing

To pronounce "bombing", say BOMB-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɒmɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbɒmɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bombing”

"bombing" has 2 syllables: bomb-ing. It rhymes with housewarming and calming, if that helps it stick.

What does bombing mean?

verb

  1. To attack using one or more bombs; to bombard.
  2. To fail dismally.

noun

  1. The action of dropping bombs from the air.
  2. The action of placing and detonating bombs.

Words that rhyme with bombing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

housewarmingcalmingembalmingpalmingfirebombingglommingrahming

Related words

bombardmentairstrikebombshellbombergrenadefirebombingbombardingnuke

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bombing"?▾

"Bombing" has 2 syllables: bomb · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "bombing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bombing" is /ˈbɒmɪŋ/.

What does "bombing" mean?▾

Bombing: To attack using one or more bombs; to bombard.

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