How to Pronounce Compiling

To pronounce "compiling", say COMP-il-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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COMP-il-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “compiling”

"compiling" has 3 syllables: comp-il-ing. It rhymes with beguiling and smiling, if that helps it stick.

What does compiling mean?

verb

  1. To put together; to assemble; to make by gathering things from various sources.

    “Samuel Johnson compiled one of the most influential dictionaries of the English language.”

  2. To construct, build.

Words that rhyme with compiling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beguilingsmilingstockpilingprofilingtilingpilingreconcilingunsmilingrilingwilingfilingstyling

Related words

compilationassemblingbuildcalculatingcapturingclusteringcodifyingcollate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "compiling"?▾

"Compiling" has 3 syllables: comp · il · ing.

What does "compiling" mean?▾

Compiling: To put together; to assemble; to make by gathering things from various sources.

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