How to Pronounce Spilling

To pronounce "spilling", say SPILL-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

8

Letters

SPILL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “spilling”

"spilling" has 2 syllables: spill-ing. It rhymes with unwilling and thrilling, if that helps it stick.

What does spilling mean?

verb

  1. To drop something so that it spreads out or makes a mess; to accidentally pour.

    “I spilled some sticky juice on the kitchen floor.”

  2. To spread out or fall out, as above.

    “Some sticky juice spilled onto the kitchen floor.”

noun

  1. The act of dropping or spreading out of a fluid or particles.
  2. The action of spreading out in the manner of a fluid.

Words that rhyme with spilling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unwillingthrillingchillingwillingfillingkillingmillingyearlingfulfillingshillinginstillingswilling

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spilling"?▾

"Spilling" has 2 syllables: spill · ing.

What does "spilling" mean?▾

Spilling: To drop something so that it spreads out or makes a mess; to accidentally pour.

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