How to Pronounce Coming

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkʌmɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “coming”

"coming" has 2 syllables: com-ing. It rhymes with forthcoming and shortcoming, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cumming — easy to mix up when writing.

What does coming mean?

verb

  1. To move from further away to nearer to.

    “She’ll be coming ’round the mountain when she comes [...]”

  2. To arrive.

Antonyms

departexitfleegoleaveretreat

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Words that rhyme with coming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forthcomingshortcomingupcomingbecomingunbecominghumminggummingrimmingthrumminglimningdrummingincoming

Related words

adventapproachingapproachforthcomingupcomingfutureclimaxorgasm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coming"?▾

"Coming" has 2 syllables: com · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "coming"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coming" is /ˈkʌmɪŋ/.

What does "coming" mean?▾

Coming: To move from further away to nearer to.

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