How to Pronounce Calling

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

calling

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying calling, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkɔːlɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “calling”

"calling" has 2 syllables: call-ing. It rhymes with galling and sprawling, if that helps it stick.

What does calling mean?

verb

  1. (heading) To use one's voice.
  2. (heading) To visit.

noun

  1. A strong urge to become religious.
  2. A job or occupation.

Synonyms

drop a lineringholleryelldesignatedubnameaugurvocation

Words that rhyme with calling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gallingsprawlingappallingbawlinglollingsquallingfallingbrawlingmaulinghaulingcrawlingdrawling

Related words

vocationcareerinvocationpreacherdawaconvocationconveningsummon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "calling"?▾

"Calling" has 2 syllables: call · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "calling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "calling" is /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/.

What does "calling" mean?▾

Calling: (heading) To use one's voice.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “calling” in the full dictionary →