How to Pronounce Hustling

To pronounce "hustling", say HUSTL-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

HUSTL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “hustling”

"hustling" has 2 syllables: hustl-ing. It rhymes with bustling and tussling, if that helps it stick.

What does hustling mean?

verb

  1. To push someone roughly, to crowd, to jostle.
  2. To rush or hurry.

    “I'll have to hustle to get there on time.”

noun

  1. Act of one who hustles.

Synonyms

sell one's bodyturn tricksdefraudswindleflymake trackslaborpimp

Words that rhyme with hustling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bustlingtusslingrustlingmuscling

Related words

bustlestirpluckrollfussgypbuncosting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hustling"?▾

"Hustling" has 2 syllables: hustl · ing.

What does "hustling" mean?▾

Hustling: To push someone roughly, to crowd, to jostle.

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