How to Pronounce Swelling

To pronounce "swelling", say SWELL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “swelling”

"swelling" has 2 syllables: swell-ing. It rhymes with compelling and dwelling, if that helps it stick.

What does swelling mean?

verb

  1. To become bigger, especially due to being engorged.
  2. To cause to become bigger.

    “Rains and dissolving snow swell the rivers in spring.”

noun

  1. The state of being swollen.
  2. Anything swollen, especially any abnormally swollen part of the body.

Words that rhyme with swelling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compellingdwellingquellingtellingexpellingforetellingelongpropellingrepellingyellingstorytellingshelling

Related words

intumescencepuffinesslumpinjuredintumescencybulgingbulgepuff

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swelling"?▾

"Swelling" has 2 syllables: swell · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "swelling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "swelling" is /ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/.

What does "swelling" mean?▾

Swelling: To become bigger, especially due to being engorged.

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