How to Pronounce Swaddling

To pronounce "swaddling", say SWADDL-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

9

Letters

SWADDL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “swaddling”

"swaddling" has 2 syllables: swaddl-ing. It rhymes with coddling and dawdling, if that helps it stick.

What does swaddling mean?

verb

  1. To bind (a baby) with long narrow strips of cloth.
  2. To beat; cudgel.

noun

  1. The practice of wrapping infants in clothing that restricts movement.
  2. Clothing of this kind.

Words that rhyme with swaddling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coddlingdawdlinggodlingmodelingremodelingtoddlingwaddlingtwaddlingcodling

Related words

swatheswaddling-clothesswaddlerswatherbabywearingshawlingsnuggies

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swaddling"?▾

"Swaddling" has 2 syllables: swaddl · ing.

What does "swaddling" mean?▾

Swaddling: To bind (a baby) with long narrow strips of cloth.

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