To pronounce "dueling", say DUEL-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
dueling
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DUEL-ing
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"dueling" has 2 syllables: duel-ing. It rhymes with grueling and mewling, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: dooling — easy to mix up when writing.
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dueling" has 2 syllables: duel · ing.
Dueling: To engage in a battle.
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