How to Pronounce Whaling

To pronounce "whaling", say WHAL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈweɪlɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈweɪlɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “whaling”

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

Sounds exactly like: wailing — easy to mix up when writing.

What does whaling mean?

verb

  1. To hunt for whales.

verb

  1. To thrash, to flog, to beat vigorously or soundly.

noun

  1. The practice of hunting whales.
  2. The practice of spotting whales.

Synonyms

whale watching

Words that rhyme with whaling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

prevailingwailingunveilingtrailingunavailingflailingtailingrailingsailingveilingimpalingscaling

Related words

heavyweighthulkgiantwhalerfisheryfishinghunthunting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whaling"?▾

"Whaling" has 2 syllables: whal · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "whaling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whaling" is /ˈweɪlɪŋ/.

What does "whaling" mean?▾

Whaling: To hunt for whales.

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