How to Pronounce Grappling

To pronounce "grappling", say GRAPPL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “grappling”

"grappling" has 2 syllables: grappl-ing. It rhymes with sapling and dappling, if that helps it stick.

What does grappling mean?

verb

  1. To seize something and hold it firmly.
  2. To wrestle or tussle.

verb

  1. To fasten, as with a grapple; (by extension) to fix; to join indissolubly.
  2. To climb (whether by means of a grapple and rope, or by hand, etc).

noun

  1. (gerund of grapple) An act in which something is grappled or grappled with.
  2. A grappling hook or grappling iron.

Synonyms

handygripes

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Words that rhyme with grappling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saplingdapplingappling

Related words

wrestlewrestlingtacklingconfrontingbravingrasslingironsfighting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grappling"?▾

"Grappling" has 2 syllables: grappl · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "grappling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grappling" is /ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ/.

What does "grappling" mean?▾

Grappling: To seize something and hold it firmly.

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