How to Pronounce Ling

To pronounce "ling", say LING — one syllable, IPA /lɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/lɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ling”

"ling" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ring and wring, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lyng — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ling mean?

noun

  1. Any of various marine food fish, of the genus Molva, resembling the cod.
  2. The common ling, Molva molva.

noun

  1. Any of various varieties of heather or broom.

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Words that rhyme with ling

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ringwringspringflingstingzingthingstringswingoffspringchingwing

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ling"?▾

"Ling" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ling" is /lɪŋ/.

What does "ling" mean?▾

Ling: Any of various marine food fish, of the genus Molva, resembling the cod.

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