How to Pronounce Miming

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmaɪmɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “miming”

"miming" has 2 syllables: mim-ing. It rhymes with chiming and sliming, if that helps it stick.

What does miming mean?

verb

  1. To mimic.
  2. To act without words.

noun

  1. A performance in mime.

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Words that rhyme with miming

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chimingslimingprimingclimbingrimingtimingrhymingdiming

Related words

pantomimistpantomimerpantomimemummermimestrymimodramamimicmimester

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "miming"?▾

"Miming" has 2 syllables: mim · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "miming"?▾

The IPA transcription of "miming" is /ˈmaɪmɪŋ/.

What does "miming" mean?▾

Miming: To mimic.

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