How to Pronounce Maiming

To pronounce "maiming", say MAIM-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

MAIM-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “maiming”

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

What does maiming mean?

verb

  1. To wound seriously; to cause permanent loss of function of a limb or part of the body.

    “He was maimed by a bear.”

noun

  1. The act by which somebody is maimed.

Synonyms

mutilate

Words that rhyme with maiming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flamingframingclaimingproclaimingexclaimingnaminggaminginflamingshamingblaminglamingtaming

Related words

mutilationinjuryharmmayhemdisabilitydismembermentcuttingmutilating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "maiming"?▾

"Maiming" has 2 syllables: maim · ing.

What does "maiming" mean?▾

Maiming: To wound seriously; to cause permanent loss of function of a limb or part of the body.

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