How to Pronounce Crumpling

To pronounce "crumpling", say CRUMPL-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

CRUMPL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “crumpling”

"crumpling" has 2 syllables: crumpl-ing. It rhymes with dumpling and dimpling, if that helps it stick.

What does crumpling mean?

verb

  1. To rumple; to press into wrinkles by crushing together.
  2. To cause to collapse.

noun

  1. The act by which something crumples.
  2. A crumpled shape or structure.

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Words that rhyme with crumpling

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dumplingdimplingrumplingwimplingcrimpling

Related words

puckerrumplecreasewrinklecrinklebuckletumblecrumble

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crumpling"?▾

"Crumpling" has 2 syllables: crumpl · ing.

What does "crumpling" mean?▾

Crumpling: To rumple; to press into wrinkles by crushing together.

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