How to Pronounce Beetling

To pronounce "beetling", say BEETL-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

BEETL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “beetling”

"beetling" has 2 syllables: beetl-ing.

What does beetling mean?

verb

  1. To move away quickly, to scurry away.

    “He beetled off on his vacation.”

verb

  1. To loom over; to extend or jut.

    “The heavy chimney beetled over the thatched roof.”

verb

  1. To beat with a heavy mallet.
  2. To finish by subjecting to a hammering process in a beetle or beetling machine.

    “to beetle cotton goods”

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beetling"?▾

"Beetling" has 2 syllables: beetl · ing.

What does "beetling" mean?▾

Beetling: To move away quickly, to scurry away.

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