How to Pronounce Dwelling

To pronounce "dwelling", say DWELL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdwɛ.lɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdwɛ.lɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dwelling”

"dwelling" has 2 syllables: dwell-ing. It rhymes with compelling and quelling, if that helps it stick.

What does dwelling mean?

noun

  1. A house or place in which a person lives; a habitation, a home.

    “The old house served as a dwelling for Albert.”

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Words that rhyme with dwelling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compellingquellingtellingexpellingforetellingelongpropellingrepellingswellingyellingstorytellingshelling

Related words

domicilehomehabitationaboderesidencehousingresidentialresidency

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dwelling"?▾

"Dwelling" has 2 syllables: dwell · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "dwelling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dwelling" is /ˈdwɛ.lɪŋ/.

What does "dwelling" mean?▾

Dwelling: A house or place in which a person lives; a habitation, a home.

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