How to Pronounce Troubling

To pronounce "troubling", say TROUBL-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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TROUBL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “troubling”

"troubling" has 2 syllables: troubl-ing. It rhymes with bubbling and doubling, if that helps it stick.

What does troubling mean?

verb

  1. To disturb, stir up, agitate (a medium, especially water).
  2. To mentally distress; to cause (someone) to be anxious or perplexed.

    “What she said about narcissism is troubling me.”

noun

  1. The infliction of trouble or distress.

adjective

  1. Distressing, worrying

Words that rhyme with troubling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bubblingdoublingredoublingdibblingfribblingkibblingnibelung

Related words

disturbingdistressingworrisomedistressfulworryingannoyingvexationannoyance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "troubling"?▾

"Troubling" has 2 syllables: troubl · ing.

What does "troubling" mean?▾

Troubling: To disturb, stir up, agitate (a medium, especially water).

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