How to Pronounce "telling"
word
/ˈtɛɫɪŋ/
TEL-ing
/tˈɛlɪŋ/
TEL-ing
Definition
Showing or revealing something important or true, especially facts or emotions that cannot be hidden.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɛɫɪŋ/
British English
/tˈɛlɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEL-ing
UK
TEL-ing
Listen in Context
Her silence was very telling about her true feelings.
The detective found a telling clue at the crime scene.
Her telling glance told me everything I needed to know.
That was a telling comment about how he really feels.