How to Pronounce Calming

To pronounce "calming", say CALM-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

CALM-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “calming”

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

What does calming mean?

verb

  1. To make calm.

    “to calm a crying baby”

  2. To become calm.

Synonyms

allayappeasecalm downcool offeasepacifyquietensoothe

Antonyms

agitateexcite

Words that rhyme with calming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

housewarmingembalmingpalmingfirebombingbombingglommingrahming

Related words

appeasementassuasivelullingpacifyingquieteningreassuringsoothingunalarming

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "calming"?▾

"Calming" has 2 syllables: calm · ing.

What does "calming" mean?▾

Calming: To make calm.

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