How to Pronounce Tackling

To pronounce "tackling", say TACKL-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

TACKL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “tackling”

"tackling" has 2 syllables: tackl-ing. It rhymes with cackling and crackling, if that helps it stick.

What does tackling mean?

verb

  1. To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into him or her.
  2. To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.

    “The government's measures to tackle crime were insufficient.”

noun

  1. The process by which something is tackled or dealt with.
  2. The tackle of a vessel.

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Words that rhyme with tackling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cacklingcracklinghacklingshackling

Related words

grapplingconfrontingbravinggrapplecombatfightfightingcombating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tackling"?▾

"Tackling" has 2 syllables: tackl · ing.

What does "tackling" mean?▾

Tackling: To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into him or her.

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