How to Pronounce Mauling

To pronounce "mauling", say MAUL-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

7

Letters

MAUL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “mauling”

"mauling" has 2 syllables: maul-ing. It rhymes with galling and sprawling, if that helps it stick.

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

What does mauling mean?

verb

  1. To handle someone or something in a rough way.
  2. To savage; to cause serious physical wounds (usually used of an animal).

    “The bear mauled him in a terrible way.”

noun

  1. An instance of something being mauled.

Words that rhyme with mauling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gallingsprawlingappallingbawlinglollingsquallingcallingfallingbrawlinghaulingcrawlingdrawling

Related words

sledgesledgehammermanglemauleemuzzlingmanquellingmushingmanducation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mauling"?▾

"Mauling" has 2 syllables: maul · ing.

What does "mauling" mean?▾

Mauling: To handle someone or something in a rough way.

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