How to Pronounce Stripling

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈstɹɪplɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stripling”

"stripling" has 2 syllables: stripl-ing. It rhymes with crippling and rippling, if that helps it stick.

What does stripling mean?

noun

  1. (sometimes humorous) A youth in the state of adolescence, or just passing from boyhood to manhood; a lad. .
  2. A seedling with most of the leaves stripped off.

Synonyms

saplingshavelingspringald

Words that rhyme with stripling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cripplingripplingtriplingkipling

Related words

teenageradolescentladsaplingsprigyoungletmanlingyoungman

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stripling"?▾

"Stripling" has 2 syllables: stripl · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "stripling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stripling" is /ˈstɹɪplɪŋ/.

What does "stripling" mean?▾

Stripling: (sometimes humorous) A youth in the state of adolescence, or just passing from boyhood to manhood; a lad. .

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