How to Pronounce Waddling

To pronounce "waddling", say WADDL-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

WADDL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “waddling”

"waddling" has 2 syllables: waddl-ing. It rhymes with coddling and dawdling, if that helps it stick.

What does waddling mean?

verb

  1. To walk with short steps, tilting the body from side to side.

noun

  1. The act of one who waddles.

Words that rhyme with waddling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coddlingdawdlinggodlingmodelingremodelingtoddlingswaddlingtwaddlingcodling

Related words

toddletottercoggledodderpaddlewagglerwamblewaggling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "waddling"?▾

"Waddling" has 2 syllables: waddl · ing.

What does "waddling" mean?▾

Waddling: To walk with short steps, tilting the body from side to side.

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