How to Pronounce Ailing

To pronounce "ailing", say AIL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ailing”

"ailing" has 2 syllables: ail-ing. It rhymes with ayling, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: ayling — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ailing mean?

verb

  1. To cause to suffer; to trouble, afflict. (Now chiefly in interrogative or indefinite constructions.)

    “Have some chicken soup. It's good for what ails you.”

  2. To be ill; to suffer; to be troubled.

noun

  1. An ailment.

adjective

  1. Sickly; sick; ill; unwell.

    “She cared for her ailing brother day in, day out.”

Words that rhyme with ailing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ayling

Related words

indisposedsicksicklyunwellillpoorlypeakedinfirm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ailing"?▾

"Ailing" has 2 syllables: ail · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "ailing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ailing" is /ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/.

What does "ailing" mean?▾

Ailing: To cause to suffer; to trouble, afflict. (Now chiefly in interrogative or indefinite constructions.)

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