wrestling

/ˈrɛslɪŋ/

Syllables wres·tling

Stress WRES-tling

Phonics Breakdown

wrest

/rɛs/

silent letter

ling

/lɪŋ/

-ing ending

Meaning

the sport of fighting by holding and throwing an opponent

Sound Reference

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wres=/rɛs/(dress without d) + ling=/lɪŋ/(sing)

Example

He joined the school wrestling team.