How to Pronounce Tunneling

To pronounce "tunneling", say TUNN-el-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

TUNN-el-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “tunneling”

"tunneling" has 3 syllables: tunn-el-ing. It rhymes with funneling and funnelling, if that helps it stick.

What does tunneling mean?

verb

  1. To make a tunnel through or under something; to burrow.
  2. To dig a tunnel.

noun

  1. The act of burrowing a tunnel.
  2. The practice of exploring tunnel.

Words that rhyme with tunneling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

funnelingfunnellingtunnelling

Related words

burrowdrillingpipelinewormholeminingexcavatingdiggingboring

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tunneling"?▾

"Tunneling" has 3 syllables: tunn · el · ing.

What does "tunneling" mean?▾

Tunneling: To make a tunnel through or under something; to burrow.

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