How to Pronounce Chiming

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtʃaɪmɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chiming”

"chiming" has 2 syllables: chim-ing. It rhymes with sliming and priming, if that helps it stick.

What does chiming mean?

verb

  1. To make the sound of a chime.

    “I got up for lunch as soon as the wall clock began chiming noon.”

  2. To cause to sound in harmony; to play a tune, as upon a set of bells; to move or strike in harmony.

noun

  1. An instance of chiming; a sound that chimes.

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Words that rhyme with chiming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slimingprimingclimbingrimingmimingtimingrhymingdiming

Related words

gongbellchinkingringchirringtinglechingtinkle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chiming"?▾

"Chiming" has 2 syllables: chim · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "chiming"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chiming" is /ˈtʃaɪmɪŋ/.

What does "chiming" mean?▾

Chiming: To make the sound of a chime.

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