How to Pronounce Flaming

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfleɪmɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flaming”

"flaming" has 2 syllables: flam-ing. It rhymes with maiming and framing, if that helps it stick.

What does flaming mean?

verb

  1. To produce flames; to burn with a flame or blaze.
  2. To burst forth like flame; to break out in violence of passion; to be kindled with zeal or ardour.

noun

  1. An emission or application of fire; act of burning with flames.
  2. Sterilization by holding an object in a hot flame.

adjective

  1. On fire with visible flames.

    “The flaming debris kept the firefighter well back, and the sparks threatened the neighborhood.”

  2. Very bright and the color of flame.

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Words that rhyme with flaming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

maimingframingclaimingproclaimingexclaimingnaminggaminginflamingshamingblaminglamingtaming

Related words

aflameafirefieryablazelitburninghotaflare

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flaming"?▾

"Flaming" has 2 syllables: flam · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "flaming"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flaming" is /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/.

What does "flaming" mean?▾

Flaming: To produce flames; to burn with a flame or blaze.

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