How to Pronounce Whelming

To pronounce "whelming", say WHELM-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

WHELM-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “whelming”

"whelming" has 2 syllables: whelm-ing. It rhymes with overwhelming and helming, if that helps it stick.

What does whelming mean?

verb

  1. To bury, to cover; to engulf, to submerge.
  2. To throw (something) over a thing so as to cover it.

noun

  1. Something that covers or submerges.

Synonyms

overwhelmwhemmel

Antonyms

unwhelm

Words that rhyme with whelming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

overwhelminghelming

Related words

overwhelmoverpowerovercomeovertakeswamperdemersioninundationdeluge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whelming"?▾

"Whelming" has 2 syllables: whelm · ing.

What does "whelming" mean?▾

Whelming: To bury, to cover; to engulf, to submerge.

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