How to Pronounce "bombing"
word
/ˈbɑmɪŋ/
BAH-ming
/bˈɒmɪŋ/
BO-ming
Definition
A bombing is an attack in which bombs are used to damage a place, kill people, or cause fear. It can refer to military air attacks or to a bomb attack in a public place.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɑmɪŋ/
British English
/bˈɒmɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAH-ming
UK
BO-ming
Listen in Context
The city was damaged in a bombing during the war.
Police are investigating the bombing at the station.
Many people were hurt in the bombing.
The documentary focuses on the bombing of the embassy in 1998.