To pronounce "seedling", say SEEDL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsiːdlɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"seedling" has 2 syllables: seedl-ing. It rhymes with needling and reedling, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Seedling" has 2 syllables: seedl · ing.
The IPA transcription of "seedling" is /ˈsiːdlɪŋ/.
Seedling: A young plant grown from seed.
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