How to Pronounce Barreling

To pronounce "barreling", say BARR-el-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

BARR-el-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “barreling”

"barreling" has 3 syllables: barr-el-ing. It rhymes with erelong and carolling, if that helps it stick.

What does barreling mean?

verb

  1. To put or to pack in a barrel or barrels.
  2. To move quickly or in an uncontrolled manner.

    “He came barrelling around the corner and I almost hit him.”

noun

  1. A defect in which a testpiece is deformed into a barrel-like shape.

Words that rhyme with barreling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

erelongcarollingcarolingbarrellingimperilingperilingperilling

Related words

bblbarrelfulcaskdrumporkbarrelmakingwaisting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barreling"?▾

"Barreling" has 3 syllables: barr · el · ing.

What does "barreling" mean?▾

Barreling: To put or to pack in a barrel or barrels.

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