How to Pronounce Dreaming

To pronounce "dreaming", say DREAM-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɹiː.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

/ˈdɹiː.mɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dreaming”

"dreaming" has 2 syllables: dream-ing. It rhymes with beaming and scheming, if that helps it stick.

What does dreaming mean?

verb

  1. To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping.
  2. To hope, to wish.

noun

  1. An instance of dreaming; a dream or reverie.

Words that rhyme with dreaming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beamingschemingteeminggleamingscreamingdaydreamingseemingredeemingstreamingreamingsteamingcreaming

Related words

dreamtdaydreamingdaydreamfantasyhopingdrummingbroodinghallucinating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dreaming"?▾

"Dreaming" has 2 syllables: dream · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "dreaming"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dreaming" is /ˈdɹiː.mɪŋ/.

What does "dreaming" mean?▾

Dreaming: To see imaginary events in one's mind while sleeping.

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