How to Pronounce Trailing

To pronounce "trailing", say TRAIL-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

TRAIL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “trailing”

"trailing" has 2 syllables: trail-ing. It rhymes with prevailing and wailing, if that helps it stick.

What does trailing mean?

verb

  1. To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something).

    “The hunters trailed their prey deep into the woods.”

  2. To drag (something) behind on the ground.

    “You'll get your coat all muddy if you trail it around like that.”

noun

  1. Fabric or other material that trails.

adjective

  1. (of points and crossovers) That converges in the direction of travel.
  2. That which is attached and pulled behind.

Antonyms

facingleading

Words that rhyme with trailing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

prevailingwailingunveilingunavailingflailingtailingrailingsailingveilingimpalingscalingdetailing

Related words

trackingbehinddownfinalsbackenddragginghangingback

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trailing"?▾

"Trailing" has 2 syllables: trail · ing.

What does "trailing" mean?▾

Trailing: To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something).

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