How to Pronounce Fielding

To pronounce "fielding", say FIELD-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

8

Letters

FIELD-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “fielding”

"fielding" has 2 syllables: field-ing. It rhymes with unyielding and shielding, if that helps it stick.

What does fielding mean?

verb

  1. To intercept or catch (a ball) and play it.
  2. (and other batting sports) To be the team catching and throwing the ball, as opposed to hitting it.

    “The blue team are fielding first, while the reds are batting.”

noun

  1. The act of one who fields.

    “the fielding of questions from an audience”

  2. The role of a fielder.

Synonyms

addressanswerdeal withrespond

Antonyms

bat

Words that rhyme with fielding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unyieldingshieldingwieldingunwieldingyielding

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fielding"?▾

"Fielding" has 2 syllables: field · ing.

What does "fielding" mean?▾

Fielding: To intercept or catch (a ball) and play it.

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