Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

wrestling

/ˈɹɛs.l̩.ɪŋ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.14 in modern English

Syllables
wrestling
IPA
/ˈɹɛs.l̩.ɪŋ/
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A sport where two opponents attempt to subdue each other in bare-handed grappling using techniques of leverage, holding, and pressure points.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Ellipsis of professional wrestling (“act that emulates the sport of wrestling”).

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A wrestling match.

Countable; Dated

noun

The act of one who wrestles; a struggle to achieve something.

Countable

verb

present participle and gerund of wrestle

Example Sentences

Etymology

From late Old English wræstlung.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

wrestlings (plural)

Derived Forms

rasslin'

Phrases

all-in wrestling arm wrestling arm-wrestling Cornish wrestling Devon wrestling e-wrestling fantasy wrestling finger wrestling

Frequently Paired Words

clench counter hold kanjin-sumo on the canvas on the mat on the ropes ring

Synonyms

rassling grappling wrestle grapple hand-to-hand struggle

Rhymes With

nestling

Questions

How do you pronounce wrestling?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɹɛs.l̩.ɪŋ/.
What does wrestling mean?
A sport where two opponents attempt to subdue each other in bare-handed grappling using techniques of leverage, holding, and pressure points.
Where does wrestling come from?
It is traced to Old English.

How to pronounce wrestling

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