How to Pronounce Spiraling

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

spiraling

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

SPIR-al-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “spiraling”

"spiraling" has 3 syllables: spir-al-ing. It rhymes with spiralling, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: spiralling — easy to mix up when writing.

What does spiraling mean?

verb

  1. To move along the path of a spiral or helix.

    “The falling leaves spiralled down from the tree.”

  2. To cause something to spiral.

    “You need to learn how to spiral a ball.”

noun

  1. Movement in a spiral.

Words that rhyme with spiraling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

spiralling

Related words

helicalvolutedcoiledcoilingturbinatewhorledvolutesurging

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spiraling"?▾

"Spiraling" has 3 syllables: spir · al · ing.

What does "spiraling" mean?▾

Spiraling: To move along the path of a spiral or helix.

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