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telling

Pronunciation: [ˈtɛl.ɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use telling in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “communication”

(verb) to say or share information with someone. When you tell someone something, you are speaking to give them knowledge or news.

Example

She is telling her friend a funny story.

Example

He is not telling the truth about what happened.

Example

What are you telling your parents about your day?

Context: “storytelling”

(noun) the act of saying a story or information to others. Telling can be about sharing events, tales, or messages.

Example

Her telling of the fairy tale was captivating and made everyone laugh.

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His telling of the story was so boring that everyone fell asleep.

Example

What do you think makes a good telling of a story?

How to pronounce telling

Pronunciation: [ˈtɛl.ɪŋ]

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