How to Pronounce Idling

To pronounce "idling", say IDL-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

6

Letters

IDL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “idling”

"idling" has 2 syllables: idl-ing. It rhymes with sidling and bridling, if that helps it stick.

What does idling mean?

verb

  1. To spend in idleness; to waste; to consume.
  2. To lose or spend time doing nothing, or without being employed in business.

noun

  1. An idle period; something done idly.

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Words that rhyme with idling

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sidlingbridlingsideling

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "idling"?▾

"Idling" has 2 syllables: idl · ing.

What does "idling" mean?▾

Idling: To spend in idleness; to waste; to consume.

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