How to Pronounce Charming

To pronounce "charming", say CHARM-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).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

/ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “charming”

"charming" has 2 syllables: charm-ing. It rhymes with alarming and disarming, if that helps it stick.

What does charming mean?

verb

  1. To seduce, persuade or fascinate someone or something.

    “He charmed her with his dashing tales of his days as a sailor.”

  2. To use a magical charm upon; to subdue, control, or summon by incantation or supernatural influence.

    “After winning three games while wearing the chain, Dan began to think it had been charmed.”

noun

  1. The casting of a magical charm.

adjective

  1. Pleasant, charismatic.
  2. Delightful in a playful way which avoids responsibility or seriousness, as if attracting through a magical charm.

Synonyms

delightenchantentrancebewitchensorcelenspellcharismaticsmartwitty

Antonyms

charmlessdullsilly

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Words that rhyme with charming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

alarmingdisarmingfarmingharmingarmingpharmingrearming

Related words

pleasingwitchingwizardwizardlymagicalsorcerousmagicsupernatural

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "charming"?▾

"Charming" has 2 syllables: charm · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "charming"?▾

The IPA transcription of "charming" is /ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/.

What does "charming" mean?▾

Charming: To seduce, persuade or fascinate someone or something.

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