How to Pronounce Waffling

To pronounce "waffling", say WAFFL-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

WAFFL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “waffling”

"waffling" has 2 syllables: waffl-ing.

What does waffling mean?

verb

  1. To smash.

verb

  1. (of birds) To move in a side-to-side motion and descend (lose altitude) before landing. Cf wiffle, whiffle.

    “The geese waffled as they approached the water.”

  2. To speak or write vaguely and evasively.

noun

  1. A repetitive speech or response to a question.

Synonyms

beat around the bushblow hot and cold

Related words

bullbullshitfakevacillationwhifflinghesitationblitheringwobbling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "waffling"?▾

"Waffling" has 2 syllables: waffl · ing.

What does "waffling" mean?▾

Waffling: To smash.

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