How to Pronounce Bleating

To pronounce "bleating", say BLEAT-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

BLEAT-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “bleating”

"bleating" has 2 syllables: bleat-ing. It rhymes with fleeting and meeting, if that helps it stick.

What does bleating mean?

verb

  1. Of a sheep or goat, to make its characteristic cry; of a human, to mimic this sound.
  2. Of a person, to complain.

    “The last thing we need is to hear them bleating to us about organizational problems.”

noun

  1. A noise that bleats.
  2. Inane or plaintive chatter.

Synonyms

kvetchmoanwhinewhingebaa

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Words that rhyme with bleating

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fleetingmeetingcheatingmetingbeatingheatingcompetingretreatingovereatingdepletingpleatingtweeting

Related words

baablatblatebaaingbrayingmewlingblarechattering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bleating"?▾

"Bleating" has 2 syllables: bleat · ing.

What does "bleating" mean?▾

Bleating: Of a sheep or goat, to make its characteristic cry; of a human, to mimic this sound.

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