how to pronounce blessing

/ˈblɛsɪŋ/

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blessing is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of blessing in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… is already a blessing but we cannot let …”

meanings of blessing

noun:

A pronouncement invoking divine aid.
A group of unicorns.
Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.
Something someone is glad of.
The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.
A modern pagan ceremony.
Good fortune.
A prayer before a meal; grace.

verb:

Present participle of bless.

name:

A surname.

blessing frequency in english - B2 level of CEFR

the word blessing occurs in english on average 27 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.