Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

instant messaging

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.69 in modern English

Syllables
in-stan-t mes-sag-ing
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
16
Letters
5
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

present participle and gerund of instant message

Etymology

From instant + messaging.

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What does instant messaging mean?
A form of realtime communication where two or more people exchange text messages, usually short, using computers or other devices with communications capabilities.
Where does instant messaging come from?
From instant + messaging.

How to pronounce instant messaging

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