How to Pronounce Fermenting

To pronounce "fermenting", say FERM-ent-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

FERM-ent-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “fermenting”

"fermenting" has 3 syllables: ferm-ent-ing. It rhymes with unrelenting and dissenting, if that helps it stick.

What does fermenting mean?

verb

  1. To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.
  2. To stir up, agitate, cause unrest or excitement in.

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Words that rhyme with fermenting

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unrelentingdissentingtormentinglamentingdisorientingimplementingaugmentingventingrepentingpresentingrelentingcomplementing

Related words

fermentationzymolysiszymosislactoseyeastsfermentablefermentativefermentor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fermenting"?▾

"Fermenting" has 3 syllables: ferm · ent · ing.

What does "fermenting" mean?▾

Fermenting: To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.

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