How to Pronounce Chuckling

To pronounce "chuckling", say CHUCKL-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

9

Letters

CHUCKL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “chuckling”

"chuckling" has 2 syllables: chuckl-ing. It rhymes with prickling and suckling, if that helps it stick.

What does chuckling mean?

verb

  1. To laugh quietly or inwardly.
  2. To communicate through chuckling.

    “She chuckled her assent to my offer as she got in the car.”

noun

  1. (gerund of chuckle) An instance in which someone chuckles

Synonyms

gropepettouch upcoddleposset

Words that rhyme with chuckling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pricklingsucklingticklingswashbucklingbucklingtrucklingchichlingducklingsicklingsticklingchickling

Related words

chortleyeahtrueyessnigglingchortlinggigglechuck

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chuckling"?▾

"Chuckling" has 2 syllables: chuckl · ing.

What does "chuckling" mean?▾

Chuckling: To laugh quietly or inwardly.

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