How to Pronounce Fuming

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfjuːmɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fuming”

"fuming" has 2 syllables: fum-ing. It rhymes with consuming and glooming, if that helps it stick.

What does fuming mean?

verb

  1. To expose (something) to fumes; specifically, to expose wood, etc., to ammonia in order to produce dark tints.
  2. To apply or offer incense to.

noun

  1. The act of one who fumes or shows suppressed anger.

adjective

  1. That fumes.
  2. Very angry.

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Words that rhyme with fuming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

consuminggloomingbloominggroomingboomingassumingloomingpresumingunassumingbroomingdoomingresuming

Related words

fumigatesmokereekiratesmokingfulminantfervescentfizzing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fuming"?▾

"Fuming" has 2 syllables: fum · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "fuming"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fuming" is /ˈfjuːmɪŋ/.

What does "fuming" mean?▾

Fuming: To expose (something) to fumes; specifically, to expose wood, etc., to ammonia in order to produce dark tints.

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