How to Pronounce Repelling

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

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Syllables

9

Letters

REP-ell-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “repelling”

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

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

What does repelling mean?

verb

  1. To turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc.
  2. To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.).

noun

  1. An act by which something is repelled; repulsion.

Synonyms

withdrive

Antonyms

attract

Words that rhyme with repelling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compellingdwellingquellingtellingexpellingforetellingelongpropellingswellingyellingstorytellingshelling

Related words

repulsionstandoffdelayingresistingdeferringpushingpostponingrejecting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "repelling"?▾

"Repelling" has 3 syllables: rep · ell · ing.

What does "repelling" mean?▾

Repelling: To turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc.

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