How to Pronounce Curdling

To pronounce "curdling", say CURDL-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

CURDL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “curdling”

"curdling" has 2 syllables: curdl-ing. It rhymes with birdling and hurdling, if that helps it stick.

What does curdling mean?

verb

  1. To form curds so that it no longer flows smoothly; to cause to form such curds. (usually said of milk)

    “Too much lemon will curdle the milk in your tea.”

  2. To clot or coagulate; to cause to congeal, such as through cold. (metaphorically of blood)

noun

  1. The act by which something is curdled.

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Words that rhyme with curdling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

birdlinghurdlinggirdlingzwerdling

Related words

clottingcoagulationdecurdlingchillingchurningsouringcolationaffinage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "curdling"?▾

"Curdling" has 2 syllables: curdl · ing.

What does "curdling" mean?▾

Curdling: To form curds so that it no longer flows smoothly; to cause to form such curds. (usually said of milk)

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