How to Pronounce Seeming

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsiːmɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “seeming”

"seeming" has 2 syllables: seem-ing. It rhymes with beaming and scheming, if that helps it stick.

What does seeming mean?

verb

  1. To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as.

    “He seems to be ill.   Her eyes seem blue.   It seems like it is going to rain later.   How did she seem to you?”

  2. To befit; to beseem.

noun

  1. Outward appearance.
  2. Apprehension; judgement.

adjective

  1. Appearing to the eye or mind (distinguished from, and often opposed to, real or actual).

    “seeming friendship”

Synonyms

apparentostensible

Words that rhyme with seeming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beamingschemingteeminggleamingscreamingdaydreamingredeemingstreamingreamingsteamingcreamingmainstreaming

Related words

ostensibleapparentsuperficialmanifestperceivedvisiblereputedovert

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "seeming"?▾

"Seeming" has 2 syllables: seem · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "seeming"?▾

The IPA transcription of "seeming" is /ˈsiːmɪŋ/.

What does "seeming" mean?▾

Seeming: To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as.

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