How to pronounce appalling
Say it like uh-PAW-ling. Appalling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAW).
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- uh
- PAW
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appalling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of appalling
American and British speakers say appalling in essentially the same way: /əˈpɔlɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PAW-ling.
What does appalling mean?
- present participle and gerund of appall How to pronounce appall
- Horrifying and astonishing.“That was an appalling waste of money.”
- Extremely unfavorable; terrible.
Where does appalling come from?
By surface analysis, appall + -ing.
Words that rhyme with appalling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of appalling.
Questions about saying appalling
How do you pronounce appalling?
Say uh-PAW-ling. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɔlɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appalling?
Appalling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAW). Broken into parts: uh · PAW · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say appalling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpɔlɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.