How to Pronounce Dawdling

To pronounce "dawdling", say DAWDL-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

DAWDL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “dawdling”

"dawdling" has 2 syllables: dawdl-ing. It rhymes with coddling and godling, if that helps it stick.

What does dawdling mean?

verb

  1. To spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time.
  2. To spend (time) without haste or purpose.

    “to dawdle away the whole morning”

noun

  1. The act of one who dawdles.

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Words that rhyme with dawdling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coddlinggodlingmodelingremodelingtoddlingswaddlingwaddlingtwaddlingcodling

Related words

slowlaggardtriflingdilatorydalliancepokeypokydawdlers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dawdling"?▾

"Dawdling" has 2 syllables: dawdl · ing.

What does "dawdling" mean?▾

Dawdling: To spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time.

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