How to Pronounce Reeling

To pronounce "reeling", say REEL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹiːlɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɹiːlɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “reeling”

"reeling" has 2 syllables: reel-ing. It rhymes with appealing and feeling, if that helps it stick.

What does reeling mean?

verb

  1. To wind on a reel.
  2. To spin or revolve repeatedly.

noun

  1. The motion of something that reels.

Words that rhyme with reeling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

appealingfeelingunfeelingfreewheelinghealingrevealingconcealinghelingunappealingshielingrepealingceiling

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reeling"?▾

"Reeling" has 2 syllables: reel · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "reeling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reeling" is /ɹiːlɪŋ/.

What does "reeling" mean?▾

Reeling: To wind on a reel.

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