How to Pronounce Rappelling

To pronounce "rappelling", say RAPP-ell-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

10

Letters

RAPP-ell-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “rappelling”

"rappelling" has 3 syllables: rapp-ell-ing. It rhymes with compelling and dwelling, if that helps it stick.

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

What does rappelling mean?

verb

  1. To abseil.
  2. To call back a hawk.

noun

  1. A system used to descend heights with a rope.

Words that rhyme with rappelling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compellingdwellingquellingtellingexpellingforetellingelongpropellingrepellingswellingyellingstorytelling

Related words

descentrappelerrappellertop-roperopelineropingropeladderrope-way

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rappelling"?▾

"Rappelling" has 3 syllables: rapp · ell · ing.

What does "rappelling" mean?▾

Rappelling: To abseil.

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