How to Pronounce Teeming

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtiːmɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “teeming”

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

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

What does teeming mean?

verb

  1. To be stocked to overflowing.
  2. To be prolific; to abound; to be rife.

    “Fish teem in this pond.”

verb

  1. To empty.
  2. To pour (especially with rain)

verb

  1. To think fit.

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Words that rhyme with teeming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beamingscheminggleamingscreamingdaydreamingseemingredeemingstreamingreamingsteamingcreamingmainstreaming

Related words

swarmingabundantrifefloodingswingedfish-filledcrowdedalive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "teeming"?▾

"Teeming" has 2 syllables: teem · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "teeming"?▾

The IPA transcription of "teeming" is /ˈtiːmɪŋ/.

What does "teeming" mean?▾

Teeming: To be stocked to overflowing.

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