calling

calling

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English

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/, [kʰolɪŋ]
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkɔlɪŋ/, [kʰɔlɪŋ]
  • (cot–caught merger) IPA(key): /ˈkɑlɪŋ/, [kʰɑlɪŋ]
  • Rhymes: -ɔːlɪŋ

Etymology 1

From Middle English callyng, kallyng, kalland, from Old English *cealliende and Old Norse kallandi, equivalent to call +‎ -ing.

Verb

calling

  1. present participle and gerund of call

Etymology 2

From Middle English calling, callynge, equivalent to call +‎ -ing.

Noun

calling (plural callings)

  1. A strong urge to become religious.
  2. A job or occupation.
Synonyms
  • vocation
Derived terms
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