How to Pronounce Boiling

To pronounce "boiling", say BOIL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “boiling”

"boiling" has 2 syllables: boil-ing. It rhymes with toiling and roiling, if that helps it stick.

What does boiling mean?

verb

  1. (of liquids) To heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.

    “Boil some water in a pan.”

  2. To cook in boiling water.

    “Boil the eggs for three minutes.”

noun

  1. The process of changing the state of a substance from liquid to gas by heating it to its boiling point.
  2. An animation style with constantly changing wavy outlines, giving a shimmering or wobbling appearance.

adjective

  1. That boils or boil.

    “boiling kettle  boiling oil”

  2. Of a thing: extremely hot or active.

    “The radiator is boiling – I’m going to turn it down a bit.”

Synonyms

plawseethewellbe bakingbe seethingbe stewingbe scorching

Antonyms

condensebe freezing

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Words that rhyme with boiling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

toilingroilingsoilingcoilingfoilingspoilingbroilingparboiling

Related words

scaldinghotsimmeringsizzlingstewingnaphtharangeoverheating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boiling"?▾

"Boiling" has 2 syllables: boil · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "boiling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "boiling" is /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/.

What does "boiling" mean?▾

Boiling: (of liquids) To heat to the point where it begins to turn into a gas.

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