To pronounce "telling", say TELL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛlɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈtɛlɪŋ/
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"telling" has 2 syllables: tell-ing. It rhymes with compelling and dwelling, if that helps it stick.
verb
“All told, there were over a dozen. Can you tell time on a clock? He had untold wealth.”
“I want to tell a story; I want to tell you a story.”
adjective
“a telling blow”
“a telling smile”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Telling" has 2 syllables: tell · ing.
The IPA transcription of "telling" is /ˈtɛlɪŋ/.
Telling: (archaic outside of idioms) To count, reckon, or enumerate.
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