How do you pronounce idling?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/.

idling

/ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.82 in modern English

Syllables: idling
IPA: /ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/

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Meaning

verb

present participle and gerund of idle

noun

An idle period; something done idly.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The state of running at idle.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"NO IDLING [sign posted where excess truck exhaust is unwelcome]"

Usage

Countable
Uncountable

Inflected Forms

idlings (plural)

Phrases

idling speed

Frequently Paired Words

loafing loitering

Synonyms

idleness loafing

Rhymes With

sidling

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