Becoming
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The present participle of become, meaning the process of beginning to be or growing to be something. The act of undergoing change or development into a particular state or condition.
“She is becoming more confident in her public speaking abilities with each presentation.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/bəˈkʌmɪŋ/
Syllables
be·com·ing
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Wordle
Contains four vowels (E, O, I) and the high-value letters B, C, and M; watch for -ING ending
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points; valuable with B (3 points), C (3 points), and M (3 points)
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