How to Pronounce Swindling

To pronounce "swindling", say SWINDL-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

SWINDL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “swindling”

"swindling" has 2 syllables: swindl-ing. It rhymes with kindling and dwindling, if that helps it stick.

What does swindling mean?

verb

  1. To defraud.

    “The two men swindled the company out of $160,000.”

  2. To obtain (money or property) by fraudulent or deceitful methods.

    “She swindled more than £200 out of me.”

noun

  1. The act by which somebody is swindled.

Synonyms

be sold a pupswizz

Words that rhyme with swindling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

kindlingdwindlingrekindlingpindlingfindling

Related words

gypbuncodefraudcheatnobblemulctcondiddle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swindling"?▾

"Swindling" has 2 syllables: swindl · ing.

What does "swindling" mean?▾

Swindling: To defraud.

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