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
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DING-al-ing
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"ding-a-ling" has 3 syllables: ding-al-ing. It rhymes with ting-a-ling, if that helps it stick.
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"Ding-a-ling" has 3 syllables: ding · al · ing.
Ding-a-ling: The sound of a small bell; the sound of a fire engine bell.
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