How to Pronounce Coddling

To pronounce "coddling", say CODDL-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

CODDL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “coddling”

"coddling" has 2 syllables: coddl-ing. It rhymes with dawdling and godling, if that helps it stick.

What does coddling mean?

verb

  1. To treat gently or with great care.
  2. To cook slowly in hot water that is below the boiling point.

noun

  1. The act of one who coddles or pampers.

noun

  1. A young small cod.
  2. A hake (cod-related food fish), notably from the genus Urophycis.

Synonyms

simmercossetpamperpossetspoil

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Words that rhyme with coddling

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dawdlinggodlingmodelingremodelingtoddlingswaddlingwaddlingmodellingtwaddlingcodling

Related words

cossetmollycoddlepamperindulgebabyspoilfeatherbedcocker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coddling"?▾

"Coddling" has 2 syllables: coddl · ing.

What does "coddling" mean?▾

Coddling: To treat gently or with great care.

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