How to Pronounce Suckling

To pronounce "suckling", say SUCKL-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

SUCKL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “suckling”

"suckling" has 2 syllables: suckl-ing. It rhymes with prickling and tickling, if that helps it stick.

What does suckling mean?

noun

  1. An infant that is still being breastfed (being suckled) by its mother.
  2. A young mammal not yet weaned and still being fed milk by its mother.

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Words that rhyme with suckling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pricklingticklingswashbucklingchucklingbucklingtrucklingchichlingducklingsicklingsticklingchickling

Related words

nurslingnurselingbreastfeedingbreast-feedingnursingbreastlingsuckingsuck

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "suckling"?▾

"Suckling" has 2 syllables: suckl · ing.

What does "suckling" mean?▾

Suckling: An infant that is still being breastfed (being suckled) by its mother.

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