Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does crocodiling mean?
The formation of cracks in paint.
Where does crocodiling come from?
From crocodile + -ing, from the resemblance to scales.

How to pronounce crocodiling

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “crocodiling”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “crocodiling” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.