How to Pronounce Ding-a-ling

To pronounce "ding-a-ling", say DING-al-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

ding-a-ling

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying ding-a-ling, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

3

Syllables

11

Letters

DING-al-ing

Say it like

💡 Tip for remembering “ding-a-ling

"ding-a-ling" has 3 syllables: ding-al-ing. It rhymes with ting-a-ling, if that helps it stick.

What does ding-a-ling mean?

noun

  1. The sound of a small bell; the sound of a fire engine bell.
  2. An eccentric or crazy person.

Synonyms

Words that rhyme with ding-a-ling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

Related words

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ding-a-ling"?

"Ding-a-ling" has 3 syllables: ding · al · ing.

What does "ding-a-ling" mean?

Ding-a-ling: The sound of a small bell; the sound of a fire engine bell.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “ding-a-ling” in the full dictionary →