How to pronounce atheling
Say it like ATH-uh-ling. Atheling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ATH).
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- ATH
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atheling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of atheling
American and British speakers say atheling in essentially the same way: /ˈæðəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈæðəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ATH-uh-ling.
What does atheling mean?
- A prince; especially, an Anglo-Saxon prince or royal heir.
Where does atheling come from?
From Middle English atheling, from Old English æþeling, from Proto-West Germanic *aþuling, from Proto-Germanic *aþulingaz.
Questions about saying atheling
How do you pronounce atheling?
Say ATH-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈæðəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈæðəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atheling?
Atheling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ATH). Broken into parts: ATH · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say atheling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæðəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈæðəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.