How Do You Spell CHIMING?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈa͡ɪmɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "chiming" is spelled with the letters C-H-I-M-I-N-G. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈtʃaɪmɪŋ/. The "ch" sound in "chiming" is represented by the IPA symbol /tʃ/ which is a voiceless postalveolar affricate. The "i" in "chiming" is pronounced with the sound represented by the IPA symbol /aɪ/ which is a diphthong that involves a combination of an "ah" sound and an "ee" sound. The "m" sound is represented by the IPA symbol /m/.

CHIMING Meaning and Definition

1. Chiming refers to the act or process of producing a melodious sound or striking a series of harmonious tones, typically in a rhythmic pattern. It involves the use of bells, chimes, or other musical instruments to create a pleasant and resonant sound. Chiming can serve various purposes, including musical, religious, ceremonial, or decorative.

   In a musical context, chiming often involves a set of tuned bells or chimes that are struck or played in a specific sequence to produce a pleasing and harmonious sound. This can be done manually by a musician or automatically using electronic devices. The resulting melody or rhythm can create a soothing or festive atmosphere, and it is often used in compositions, hymns, or carols.

   Religiously, chiming can have sacred or spiritual connotations. Church bells or temple bells are often rung to mark the hours, announce important events, or call people to prayer. The resonating sound of the bells is believed to have a purifying or sanctifying effect, symbolizing the divine presence.

   Ceremonially, chiming can be used to commemorate special occasions, such as weddings, funerals, or national celebrations. It adds a sense of grandeur and auspiciousness to the event, and its rhythmic patterns may hold symbolic meaning.

   Additionally, chiming can be purely decorative, where the sound produced is not intended for any specific purpose, but rather to create a pleasing or atmospheric ambience. This can be seen in wind chimes, decorative bells, or musical clocks that chime at certain intervals.

   Overall, chiming encompasses the art of producing melodious and harmonious sounds typically through bells, chimes, or musical instruments, serving various functions and adding auditory richness to different settings.

Top Common Misspellings for CHIMING *

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Other Common Misspellings for CHIMING

• chiin
• coiming
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• chimany
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• chemig
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• thimin
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• Chyming
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• criming
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• Crimin
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• Chiminago
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• Chemingo
• Chimeiny
• chimminin

Etymology of CHIMING

The word "chiming" derives from the Middle English word "chimen", which can be traced back to the Old English word "cimian". This Old English term was derived from the Proto-Germanic word "kemaną", meaning "to make a sound, to resound". The word also shares roots with Middle Low German "kimen" and Old Norse "kveða", both meaning "to resound" or "to sing". Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of "chiming" evolved to its current form.

Similar spelling words for CHIMING

• Chirping,
• charming,
• chime in,
• Shaming,
• Aiming,
• chip in,
• Chaining,
• coming,
• chimney,
• Chiming,
• chilling,
• chinning,
• timing.

Plural form of CHIMING is CHIMINGS

Conjugate verb Chiming

CONDITIONAL

I would chime

we would chime

you would chime

he/she/it would chime

they would chime

FUTURE

I will chime

we will chime

you will chime

he/she/it will chime

they will chime

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have chimed

we will have chimed

you will have chimed

he/she/it will have chimed

they will have chimed

PAST

I chimed

we chimed

you chimed

he/she/it chimed

they chimed

PAST PERFECT

I had chimed

we had chimed

you had chimed

he/she/it had chimed

they had chimed

PRESENT

I chime

we chime

you chime

he/she/it chimes

they chime

PRESENT PERFECT

I have chimed

we have chimed

you have chimed

he/she/it has chimed

they have chimed

I am chiming

we are chiming

you are chiming

he/she/it is chiming

they are chiming

I was chiming

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you were chiming

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they were chiming

I will be chiming

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I have been chiming

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