How to Pronounce Scrawling

To pronounce "scrawling", say SCRAWL-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

SCRAWL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “scrawling”

"scrawling" has 2 syllables: scrawl-ing. It rhymes with galling and sprawling, if that helps it stick.

What does scrawling mean?

verb

  1. To write something hastily or illegibly.
  2. To write in an irregular or illegible manner.

verb

  1. To creep; crawl; (by extension) to swarm with crawling things

noun

  1. Something scrawled.

    “The teacher squinted irritably at my illegible scrawlings.”

Words that rhyme with scrawling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gallingsprawlingappallingbawlinglollingsquallingcallingfallingbrawlingmaulinghaulingcrawling

Related words

scribblecacographyscratchscribblagesquigglewrytingmicroscriptwritting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scrawling"?▾

"Scrawling" has 2 syllables: scrawl · ing.

What does "scrawling" mean?▾

Scrawling: To write something hastily or illegibly.

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