To pronounce "riling", say RIL-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
riling
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RIL-ing
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"riling" has 2 syllables: ril-ing. It rhymes with beguiling and smiling, if that helps it stick.
verb
“It riles me that she never closes the door after she leaves.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Riling" has 2 syllables: ril · ing.
Riling: To make angry
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