How to Pronounce Dribbling

To pronounce "dribbling", say DRIBBL-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

9

Letters

DRIBBL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “dribbling”

"dribbling" has 2 syllables: dribbl-ing. It rhymes with nibbling and scribbling, if that helps it stick.

What does dribbling mean?

verb

  1. (basketball, soccer) In various ball games, to move (with) the ball, controlling its path by kicking or bouncing it repeatedly
  2. To let saliva drip from the mouth, to drool

noun

  1. An amount of liquid that is dribbled.

Words that rhyme with dribbling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nibblingscribblingsiblingquibblingstribling

Related words

dribbletdrizzlingdribdribletdripdrippagedrippingdipping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dribbling"?▾

"Dribbling" has 2 syllables: dribbl · ing.

What does "dribbling" mean?▾

Dribbling: (basketball, soccer) In various ball games, to move (with) the ball, controlling its path by kicking or bouncing it repeatedly

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