How to Pronounce Wrestling

To pronounce "wrestling", say WRESTL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛs.lɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɹɛs.lɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wrestling”

"wrestling" has 2 syllables: wrestl-ing. It rhymes with nestling and hessling, if that helps it stick.

What does wrestling mean?

verb

  1. To contend, with an opponent, by grappling and attempting to throw, immobilize or otherwise defeat him, depending on the specific rules of the contest
  2. To struggle or strive

noun

  1. A sport where two opponents attempt to subdue each other in bare-handed grappling using techniques of leverage, holding, and pressure points.
  2. A professional tumbling act that emulates the sport of wrestling. Also called "professional wrestling". It is distinguished from sport wrestling — which has strict internationally recognized rules and is conducted on a mat — by being scripted, rehearsed, conducted in a boxing ring rather than on a mat, and televised as entertainment.

Words that rhyme with wrestling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nestlinghesslingkeslingwessling

Related words

grapplinggrapplerasslingcombatbattlefightcatchfighting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wrestling"?▾

"Wrestling" has 2 syllables: wrestl · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "wrestling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wrestling" is /ˈɹɛs.lɪŋ/.

What does "wrestling" mean?▾

Wrestling: To contend, with an opponent, by grappling and attempting to throw, immobilize or otherwise defeat him, depending on the specific rules of the contest

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