How to Pronounce Girdling

To pronounce "girdling", say GIRDL-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

GIRDL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “girdling”

"girdling" has 2 syllables: girdl-ing. It rhymes with birdling and curdling, if that helps it stick.

What does girdling mean?

verb

  1. To gird, encircle, or constrain by such means.
  2. To kill or stunt a tree by removing or inverting a ring of bark.

Words that rhyme with girdling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

birdlingcurdlinghurdlingzwerdling

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "girdling"?▾

"Girdling" has 2 syllables: girdl · ing.

What does "girdling" mean?▾

Girdling: To gird, encircle, or constrain by such means.

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