Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gambling

/ˈɡæm.bl̩.ɪŋ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.08 in modern English

Syllables: gam-bling
IPA: /ˈɡæm.bl̩.ɪŋ/

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

present participle and gerund of gamble

noun

An activity characterized by a balance between winning and losing that is governed by skill and/or chance, usually with money wagered on the outcome.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"He lost a fortune through gambling at casinos."
"Online gambling has become a global industry."
"For them gambling is life."

Etymology

By surface analysis, gamble + -ing.

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

gamblings (plural)

Derived Forms

antigambling cybergambling nongambling telegambling

Phrases

advantage gambling e-gambling gambling den gambling hell gambling house gambling joint problem gambling game of chance

Frequently Paired Words

game of chance

Synonyms

dissipated betting card-playing sporting gaming play

Rhymes With

scrambling ambling rambling shambling

Questions

How do you pronounce gambling?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡæm.bl̩.ɪŋ/.
What does gambling mean?: present participle and gerund of gamble
Where does gambling come from?: By surface analysis, gamble + -ing.

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