How to Pronounce Telephoning

To pronounce "telephoning", say TEL-eph-on-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

TEL-eph-on-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “telephoning”

"telephoning" has 4 syllables: tel-eph-on-ing. It rhymes with boning and droning, if that helps it stick.

What does telephoning mean?

verb

  1. To (attempt to) contact someone using the telephone.
  2. To convey (a message) by telephoning.

noun

  1. The act of placing a telephone call.

Synonyms

calldrop a linephonering

Words that rhyme with telephoning

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

boningdroninggroaningmoaningintoningtoninghoningconingjawboningcondoningbemoaningzoning

Related words

phonecalltelephonyringphoningcallingcontactingpickup

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "telephoning"?▾

"Telephoning" has 4 syllables: tel · eph · on · ing.

What does "telephoning" mean?▾

Telephoning: To (attempt to) contact someone using the telephone.

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