How to Pronounce Yelling

To pronounce "yelling", say YELL-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

7

Letters

YELL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “yelling”

"yelling" has 2 syllables: yell-ing. It rhymes with compelling and dwelling, if that helps it stick.

What does yelling mean?

verb

  1. Shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice.
  2. To convey by shouting

    “He yelled directions to the party from the car.”

noun

  1. The act of producing a yell.

Synonyms

callcryhollershout

Words that rhyme with yelling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compellingdwellingquellingtellingexpellingforetellingelongpropellingrepellingswellingstorytellingshelling

Related words

shoutinghowlingnoisycryingroarscreamscreamingshrieking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yelling"?▾

"Yelling" has 2 syllables: yell · ing.

What does "yelling" mean?▾

Yelling: Shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice.

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