Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

falling

/ˈfɔlɪŋ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.66 in modern English

Syllables
fall-ing
IPA
/ˈfɔlɪŋ/
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

present participle and gerund of fall

noun

verbal noun of fall

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈfɔlɪŋ/
  • British English: /ˈfɔːlɪŋ/

Usage

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Derived Forms

Phrases

deviation of a falling body falling action falling band falling collar falling diphthong falling-disease falling-door falling dunes

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Questions

How do you pronounce falling?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfɔlɪŋ/.
What does falling mean?
present participle and gerund of fall

How to pronounce falling

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