How to Pronounce Barrelling

To pronounce "barrelling", say BARR-ell-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

10

Letters

BARR-ell-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “barrelling”

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

What does barrelling 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 barrelling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

barrelingcarollingcaroling

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barrelling"?▾

"Barrelling" has 3 syllables: barr · ell · ing.

What does "barrelling" mean?▾

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

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