kneeling

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: kneel-ing (2)

English Definition

Supporting oneself on one's knees.

Example Sentence

She was kneeling down to pray.

US IPA /ˈniː.lɪŋ/

UK IPA /ˈniː.lɪŋ/

genuflecting bending bowing stooping

standing rising