How to Pronounce Dandling

To pronounce "dandling", say DANDL-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

DANDL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “dandling”

"dandling" has 2 syllables: dandl-ing. It rhymes with handling and brandling, if that helps it stick.

What does dandling mean?

verb

  1. To move up and down on one's knee or in one's arms, in affectionate play, as an infant.
  2. To treat with fondness, as if a child; to fondle; to toy with; to pet.

noun

  1. The act by which somebody is dandled.

    “the dandlings and caressings of maternal love”

Words that rhyme with dandling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

handlingbrandlingpanhandlingcandlingmishandlingshandling

Related words

dandlerdanglerdaddledangledoating-piecedolingdapperlingdipping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dandling"?▾

"Dandling" has 2 syllables: dandl · ing.

What does "dandling" mean?▾

Dandling: To move up and down on one's knee or in one's arms, in affectionate play, as an infant.

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