How to Pronounce Curling

To pronounce "curling", say CURL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkəɹlɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈkəɹlɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “curling”

"curling" has 2 syllables: curl-ing. It rhymes with whirling and swirling, if that helps it stick.

What does curling mean?

verb

To cause to move in a curve.
To make into a curl or spiral.

noun

The action or motion of something that curls or is curled.
“a scornful curling of the lip”
A winter sport where players aim and slide stones down a sheet of ice and attempt to get their color stones closest to the house (a circular target marked on the ice).

Synonyms

coil roll up arch curve spiral

Antonyms

straighten uncoil unroll

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Words that rhyme with curling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

whirling swirling purling sterling hurling twirling yearling sperling spurling unfurling pearling merling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "curling"?▾

"Curling" has 2 syllables: curl · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "curling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "curling" is /ˈkəɹlɪŋ/.

What does "curling" mean?▾

Curling: To cause to move in a curve.

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