How to Pronounce Mothballing

To pronounce "mothballing", say MOTHB-all-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

MOTHB-all-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “mothballing”

"mothballing" has 3 syllables: mothb-all-ing. It rhymes with galling and sprawling, if that helps it stick.

What does mothballing mean?

verb

  1. To store or shelve something no longer used.

    “They mothballed the old version after the new one came out.”

  2. To stop using (something), but keep it in good condition.

Synonyms

deferset asideshelvestore

Antonyms

demothballunmothball

Words that rhyme with mothballing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gallingsprawlingappallingbawlinglollingsquallingcallingfallingbrawlingmaulinghaulingcrawling

Related words

mothballermoth-ballmooragemonthlingmemoisationmullingmopingmoucade

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mothballing"?▾

"Mothballing" has 3 syllables: mothb · all · ing.

What does "mothballing" mean?▾

Mothballing: To store or shelve something no longer used.

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