How to pronounce aisling
Say it like AY-sling. Aisling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- sling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aisling 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.
- slingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aisling
American and British speakers say aisling in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪslɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈeɪslɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-sling.
Other ways to say aisling
Aisling also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ASH-ling /ˈæʃlɪŋ/
What does aisling mean?
- A kind of Irish poem, developed during the late 17th and 18th centuries, in which Ireland appears to the poet in a vision in the form of a woman, lamenting the state of the Irish people and predicting the revival of their fortunes.
Where does aisling come from?
From Irish aisling.
Questions about saying aisling
How do you pronounce aisling?
Say AY-sling. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪslɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈeɪslɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aisling?
Aisling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · sling.
Do Americans and Brits say aisling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪslɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈeɪslɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.