how to pronounce charming

/ˈtʃɑːɹmɪŋ/

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charming is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… came back to the cottage charming notes …”

meanings of charming

adjective:

Pleasant, charismatic.
Delightful in a playful way which avoids responsibility or seriousness, as if attracting through a magical charm.

verb:

Present participle of charm.

noun:

The casting of a magical charm.

charming frequency in english - B2 level of CEFR

the word charming occurs in english on average 20.7 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.