How to Pronounce Programming

To pronounce "programming", say PROGR-amm-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “programming”

"programming" has 3 syllables: progr-amm-ing. It rhymes with slamming and damning, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: programing — easy to mix up when writing.

What does programming mean?

verb

  1. To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.

    “He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show.”

  2. To develop (software) by writing program code.

    “I programmed a small game as a demonstration.”

noun

  1. The designing, scheduling or planning of a radio or television program/programme.

    “The network changed its programming to mess with DVRs again.”

  2. Brain-washing

Words that rhyme with programming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slammingdamningrammingdammingshammingdiagramingjammingcrammingspammingclammingzamangprograming

Related words

schedulingairtimetelevisionbroadcastingplansoftwareprogrammerprogrammatic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "programming"?▾

"Programming" has 3 syllables: progr · amm · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "programming"?▾

The IPA transcription of "programming" is /ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/.

What does "programming" mean?▾

Programming: To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.

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