promising

/ˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ/

Syllables prom·is·ing

Stress PROM-is-ing

Phonics Breakdown

pro

/prɑː/

short o

mis

/mɪs/

short i

ing

/ɪŋ/

ng sound

Meaning

showing signs of success or potential

Sound Reference

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pro=/prɑː/(problem) + mis=/mɪs/(miss) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

She is a promising young scientist.