How to Pronounce Spoiling

To pronounce "spoiling", say SPOIL-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

SPOIL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “spoiling”

"spoiling" has 2 syllables: spoil-ing. It rhymes with toiling and roiling, if that helps it stick.

What does spoiling mean?

verb

  1. To strip (someone who has been killed or defeated) of their arms or armour.
  2. To strip or deprive (someone) of their possessions; to rob, despoil.

noun

  1. Plunder; pillage

Synonyms

coddleindulgemollycoddlepamperdamagedestroyruin

Words that rhyme with spoiling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

toilingroilingboilingsoilingcoilingfoilingbroilingparboiling

Related words

spoilagederailingwreckingruiningwastingimpairingcorruptingdestroying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spoiling"?▾

"Spoiling" has 2 syllables: spoil · ing.

What does "spoiling" mean?▾

Spoiling: To strip (someone who has been killed or defeated) of their arms or armour.

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