How to Pronounce Smoldering

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

SMOLD-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “smoldering”

"smoldering" has 3 syllables: smold-er-ing. It rhymes with moldering and mouldering, if that helps it stick.

What does smoldering mean?

verb

  1. To burn with no flame and little smoke.
  2. To show signs of repressed anger or suppressed mental turmoil or other strong emotion, such as passion.

noun

  1. (sometimes figurative) The act by which something smoulders; residual heat.

    “the smoulderings of the Thirty Years War”

Words that rhyme with smoldering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

molderingmoulderingshoulderingbouldering

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "smoldering"?▾

"Smoldering" has 3 syllables: smold · er · ing.

What does "smoldering" mean?▾

Smoldering: To burn with no flame and little smoke.

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