How to Pronounce Composing

To pronounce "composing", say COMP-os-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /kəmˈpəʊzɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/kəmˈpəʊzɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “composing”

"composing" has 3 syllables: comp-os-ing. It rhymes with imposing and closing, if that helps it stick.

What does composing mean?

verb

To make something by merging parts.
“The editor composed a historical journal from many individual letters.”
To make up the whole; to constitute.
“A church is composed of its members.”

Synonyms

constitute form

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Words that rhyme with composing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

imposing closing opposing dozing juxtaposing disclosing posing exposing enclosing disposing glozing nosing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "composing"?▾

"Composing" has 3 syllables: comp · os · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "composing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "composing" is /kəmˈpəʊzɪŋ/.

What does "composing" mean?▾

Composing: To make something by merging parts.

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