How to Pronounce Drumming

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdɹʌmɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “drumming”

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

What does drumming mean?

noun

  1. The act of beating a drum.
  2. A noise resembling that of a drum being beaten.

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Words that rhyme with drumming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forthcomingshortcomingcomingupcomingbecomingunbecominghumminggummingrimmingthrumminglimningincoming

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drumming"?▾

"Drumming" has 2 syllables: drumm · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "drumming"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drumming" is /ˈdɹʌmɪŋ/.

What does "drumming" mean?▾

Drumming: The act of beating a drum.

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