How to pronounce ailing
Say it like AY-ling. Ailing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ailing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ailing
American and British speakers say ailing in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈeɪlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-ling.
What does ailing mean?
- An ailment.
- present participle and gerund of ail How to pronounce ail
- Sickly; sick; ill; unwell.“She cared for her ailing brother day in, day out.”
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Words that rhyme with ailing
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Questions about saying ailing
How do you pronounce ailing?
Say AY-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈeɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ailing?
Ailing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say ailing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈeɪlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.