How to Pronounce Bowling

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbəʊlɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bowling”

"bowling" has 2 syllables: bowl-ing. It rhymes with consoling and strolling, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bohling, boling, bolling — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bowling mean?

verb

  1. To roll or throw (a ball) in the correct manner in cricket and similar games and sports.
  2. To throw the ball (in cricket and similar games and sports).

noun

  1. A game played by rolling a ball down an alley and trying to knock over a triangular group of ten pins; ten-pin bowling/five-pin bowling
  2. Candlepin bowling.

Words that rhyme with bowling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

consolingstrollingyowlingcontrollingcajolingextollingtollingrollinggrowlingpollingpatrollingenrolling

Related words

basintrougharenastadiumtenpinbowlerbilliardbingo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bowling"?▾

"Bowling" has 2 syllables: bowl · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "bowling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bowling" is /ˈbəʊlɪŋ/.

What does "bowling" mean?▾

Bowling: To roll or throw (a ball) in the correct manner in cricket and similar games and sports.

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