How to Pronounce Smiling

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “smiling”

"smiling" has 2 syllables: smil-ing. It rhymes with beguiling and stockpiling, if that helps it stick.

What does smiling mean?

verb

  1. To have (a smile) on one's face.

    “I don't know what he's smiling about.”

  2. To express by smiling.

    “to smile consent, or a welcome”

noun

  1. The action of the verb to smile.

    “Smiling takes fewer muscles than frowning.”

adjective

  1. That smiles or has a smile.

    “smiling children”

Antonyms

unsmiling

Words that rhyme with smiling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beguilingstockpilingprofilingtilingpilingcompilingreconcilingunsmilingrilingwilingfilingstyling

Related words

grinninggrinbeamishcheerfultwinklyriantlaughinglylaugh

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "smiling"?▾

"Smiling" has 2 syllables: smil · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "smiling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "smiling" is /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/.

What does "smiling" mean?▾

Smiling: To have (a smile) on one's face.

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