How to Pronounce Nominating

To pronounce "nominating", say NOM-in-at-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

NOM-in-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “nominating”

"nominating" has 4 syllables: nom-in-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does nominating mean?

verb

  1. To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.
  2. To entitle, confer a name upon.

    “1658: the City of Norwich [...] was enlarged, builded and nominated by the Saxons. — Sir Thomas Browne, Urne-Burial (Penguin 2005, p. 12)”

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with nominating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

nominationapplicantsapplicationapplicationsappointedappointingappointmentappointments

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nominating"?▾

"Nominating" has 4 syllables: nom · in · at · ing.

What does "nominating" mean?▾

Nominating: To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.

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