How to Pronounce Tolling

To pronounce "tolling", say TOLL-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

7

Letters

TOLL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “tolling”

"tolling" has 2 syllables: toll-ing. It rhymes with consoling and strolling, if that helps it stick.

What does tolling mean?

verb

  1. To impose a fee for the use of.

    “Once more it is proposed to toll the East River bridges.”

  2. To levy a toll on (someone or something).

verb

  1. To ring (a bell) slowly and repeatedly.

    “Ask not for whom the bell tolls.”

  2. To summon by ringing a bell.

    “The ringer tolled the workers back from the fields for vespers.”

verb

  1. To draw; pull; tug; drag.
  2. To tear in pieces.

Synonyms

baitlure

Words that rhyme with tolling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

consolingstrollingyowlingcontrollingcajolingextollingrollinggrowlingpollingpatrollingenrollingfoaling

Related words

pealcostpricechargingfarefeetelephoningtallowing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tolling"?▾

"Tolling" has 2 syllables: toll · ing.

What does "tolling" mean?▾

Tolling: To impose a fee for the use of.

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